Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
Last Updated: 31 March 2025
The FESTA Program (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://festaprogram.wp.txstate.edu/ (the “Site”) and use our services (the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you use our Services, you may provide us with:
· Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
· Account login credentials (if applicable)
· Other information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or interactions with us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you access our Site, including:
· Your IP address
· Browser type and version
· Device information (operating system, device model, etc.)
· Pages you visit and the time spent on them
· Referring website URLs
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
· To provide, operate, and improve our Services
· To personalize user experience and enhance our website
· To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, and support
· To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data such as:
· Pages visited and interactions on our Site
· Device and browser information
· IP address (anonymized where required by law)
Google Analytics uses cookies to track user activity. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
To learn more about how Google collects and processes data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it in the following cases:
· Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who assist in providing our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
· Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
· Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to a new entity.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal data:
· Access, correct, or delete your personal information
· Restrict or object to certain processing activities
· Withdraw consent for marketing communications
· Request data portability (where applicable) To exercise your rights, contact us at FESTAProgram@txstate.edu
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. Safeguards include restricted access to computer systems and files, firewalls, encryption, and secure authentication methods.
For example, when our online giving form asks you to enter personally identifiable information for online transactions, your information is protected using Transport Layer Security protocol (TLS encryption). Any information you supply is encrypted when you send it from your browser to our server.
Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. If you are uncomfortable sharing your personal data on the Internet, please contact us using the information provided in section 9 below, entitled, “Contact Information.”
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: FESTAProgram@txstate.edu
Address: 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684
Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 2025
Last Updated: 31 March 2025
Welcome to the FESTA Program (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, https://festaprogram.wp.txstate.edu/ (the “Site”), and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Use of Services
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not:
- Intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable laws or regulations;
- Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices;
- Interfere with or disrupt the functionality of our Services;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
2. Privacy Policy and Data Collection
By using our Services, you acknowledge that your data may be collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy [see above].
2.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our Services. This helps us analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics may collect data such as:
- Your IP address (anonymized where required by law);
- Browser type and version;
- Device information;
- Pages visited and time spent on them;
- Referring website URLs.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to track interactions with our website. You can learn more about how Google processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on our Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Texas State University or licensed to us. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any content without permission.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for damages arising from your use of our Services. Our Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. More information about Link Policy can be found at https://www.txst.edu/about/link-policy.html.
5. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: FESTAProgram@txstate.edu
Address: 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684