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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Welcome to DOPE BBQ, operated by The General Public LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (dope-bbq.com), mobile applications, and any related services, event registrations, marketing, or events.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Quick Summary: We collect information you provide directly (like your email when you RSVP for events) and some information automatically (like how you use our website). We use this to provide our event services, improve your experience, and send you marketing (with your consent). You have rights over your data, including the right to access, correct, and delete it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Event Registration Details: RSVP information, guest count, VIP preferences, special requests
  • Ticket Purchases: Billing information, payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
  • Communications: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send us
  • Marketing Preferences: Your consent to receive promotional emails about upcoming events

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referring URLs
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 6 for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Social media platforms when you interact with our content
  • Ticketing platforms and event partners
  • Marketing partners and advertising networks
  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors (transaction confirmation only)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Purpose Types of Data Used
Process event RSVPs and ticket purchases Contact info, event details, payment info
Send event confirmations and updates Email address, event registration details
Send marketing emails about future events (with consent) Email address, name, preferences
Improve our website and event experiences Usage data, device info, feedback
Prevent fraud and ensure security Device info, IP address, usage patterns
Comply with legal obligations All relevant data as required

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

5.1 Service Providers

  • Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Amazon SES)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square)
  • Ticketing platforms
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Hosting providers (e.g., AWS)
  • Customer support tools

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Required for website functionality Session
Analytics Understand how visitors use our site Up to 2 years
Marketing Deliver relevant advertisements Up to 1 year
Preferences Remember your settings Up to 1 year

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings (most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies)
  • Our cookie consent banner when you first visit
  • Opt-out links for specific services (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out)

7. Email Marketing & CAN-SPAM Compliance

Your Consent Matters: We only send marketing emails when you've given us explicit consent. You can unsubscribe at any time.

7.1 What We Send

  • Transactional Emails: Event confirmations, RSVP updates, ticket information (no consent required)
  • Marketing Emails: Upcoming events, early access tickets, exclusive offers (consent required)

7.2 CAN-SPAM Compliance

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Every marketing email we send:

  • Clearly identifies us as the sender
  • Includes our physical mailing address
  • Contains a clear unsubscribe link
  • Has accurate subject lines and headers
  • Honors unsubscribe requests within 10 business days

7.3 How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email
  • Emailing us at unsubscribe@dope-bbq.com
  • Contacting us using the details in Section 14

Note: Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional communications related to your event registrations.

7.4 Physical Mailing Address

The General Public LLC
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States

8. Your Rights

8.1 Rights for All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

8.2 Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
  • Lodge Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

8.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or sooner where required by law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our event services and fulfill your requests
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for 7 years)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Improve our services through aggregated analytics

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and employee training
  • Secure third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Data Processing Agreements with all service providers
  • Compliance with applicable data transfer frameworks

12. Children's Privacy

Our events and services are intended for individuals 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide more prominent notice (such as an email notification).

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The General Public LLC
Privacy Team
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States

Email: privacy@dope-bbq.com
General: info@dope-bbq.com

For data subject access requests: privacy@dope-bbq.com