Your privacy matters to us — genuinely. This page explains how we handle your information when you visit our website. We have kept it straightforward because we believe you deserve clarity, not legal jargon.
Who We Are
This website is an independent, fan-driven project dedicated to celebrating the Indian Summer Festival and Native American culture in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are not affiliated with any official festival organization. Our website address is: https://www.indiansummer.org.
Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Here is what we may gather:
- Contact form submissions: If you reach out to us through our contact page, we receive your name, email address, and whatever message you choose to share.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, the data shown in the comment form — along with your IP address and browser user agent — is collected to help with spam detection.
- Analytics data: We may use analytics tools that collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This helps us understand how people use the site so we can make it better.
- Cookies: Our site may place small text files (cookies) on your device to improve functionality and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
How We Use Your Information
Any information we collect is used solely to:
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve the content and performance of our website
- Protect against spam and misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Period.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services (such as analytics providers, hosting services, or embedded content from platforms like YouTube) that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies as well. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked from our content.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request deletion. Just reach out to us and we will take care of it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check back occasionally.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: March 2026