The Come and Take It Celebration website is an informational hub for events in Gonzales, Texas. This policy describes how we handle information when you use our site and contact forms.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Contact details and message content you submit through our site forms
- Any files or attachments you choose to upload with a message
Information collected automatically
- Basic technical data from your visit such as IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, and timestamps. Our web host collects routine server logs to keep the site secure and reliable.
Parade registration is collected through Google Forms or another third party chosen by the Parade Committee. Information submitted there is processed under that provider’s own privacy policy.
How we use information
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To read and respond to your messages and questions
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To operate, secure, and improve the website
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To coordinate event logistics and volunteer or vendor follow ups when you request it
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To comply with law or protect the rights and safety of attendees, volunteers, and the community
Cookies and analytics
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We may use essential cookies to make the site function and to remember simple preferences.
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We may use basic, privacy-respecting analytics to understand overall traffic in aggregate. We do not use analytics for targeted advertising.
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You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
When we share information
We share personal information only:
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With service providers who help us host the site, process forms, or provide security and who must protect the information and use it only for our purposes
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When you use an external form such as Google Forms for parade registration
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If required by law or to protect safety, rights, or property
We do not sell personal information.
Data retention
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Contact form entries: kept only as long as needed to respond and administer the event, then deleted on a rolling schedule, typically within 180 days after the event unless a longer period is required for legal, safety, or operational reasons.
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Server logs: retained by our hosting provider for short, security-related periods.
Your choices and rights
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You may choose not to provide personal information. You can still browse the site.
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To access, correct, or delete information you have submitted to us, contact us using the details below and we will respond within a reasonable time.
Texas residents: We are not in the business of selling personal information or engaging in targeted advertising. If you have questions about your privacy rights under Texas law, contact us and we will assist.
Children’s privacy
Our site is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided information, contact us so we can delete it.
Third-party links and embeds
Our site may link to or embed third-party services such as Google Maps, YouTube, social media posts, or Google Forms. Your use of those services is governed by their own privacy policies. Please review them before submitting information there.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate for a community website to help protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. The “Effective date” will be revised when updates are posted. Material changes will be noted on this page.
How to contact us
Come and Take It Celebration — Privacy Requests
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
304 Saint Louis St, Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: (830) 672-6532