Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Blue Grass Charity Foundation, LLC, doing business as Blue Grass Charity Ball (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide: such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details submitted through contact forms, event registration, sponsorship inquiries, or newsletter signups.
- Donation and payment information: if you donate or purchase tickets, payments are processed by third-party payment processors. We typically receive confirmation details (such as transaction amount and status) but do not store full payment card numbers.
- Automatic information: such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage data to help improve our website.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries, registrations, sponsorship requests, or communications
- Process event registrations, ticket purchases, or donations
- Send administrative or event-related communications
- Send newsletters or promotional communications if you choose to opt in
- Improve website functionality, content, and user experience
- Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:
- Service providers: with trusted third parties who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, or related services, solely for performing services on our behalf.
- Legal requirements: when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests.
- Organizational changes: in connection with a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets, as permitted by law.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including sponsors, venues, or payment providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Your Choices
- Email communications: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages, when available.
- Information updates: You may request corrections or updates to your personal information by contacting us.
- Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can address the issue.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the information on our Contact page.
You may also review our Terms of Use.