Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [March 3,2026]

1. Data Controller

ROOTED is operated and produced by:
 

Melanated by Piinkii Promiis LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Email: eventmanagement@rootedjuneteenth.com

Eventhelp@rootedjuneteenth.com

Melanated by Piinkii Promiis LLC is the legal entity responsible for the collection, management, and protection of personal data collected through the ROOTED website and event operations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)

• Social media handles

• Business information (for vendors/designers/sponsors)

• Application materials (Youth Creator Grant, vendor/designer submissions)

We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information is collected for:

• Ticket processing and event registration

• Vendor, designer, and sponsor coordination

• Youth Creator Grant submissions

• Event communication and updates

• Marketing and promotional announcements

• Operational logistics and event safety

4. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through:

• Stripe

• Square

• PayPal

• Eventbrite

These platforms maintain their own privacy and security policies.

5. Email Marketing

We may use:

• IONOS Email Marketing

• Mailchimp

• Flodesk

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
 

6. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by IONOS.

IONOS may collect standard analytics and server data in accordance with its policies.
 

7. Data Protection
 

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal data.

However, no online transmission is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for:

• Event operations

• Financial recordkeeping

• Legal compliance

9. Your Rights

You may request:

• Access to your data

• Correction of inaccuracies

• Deletion of your information

• Removal from marketing communications

Contact: eventmanagement@rootedjuneteenth.com

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Changes will be reflected with a revised effective date.

Media & Photography Release

By attending ROOTED, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Photography and video recording will occur

• Your image may be captured in crowd or promotional footage

• Content may be used for marketing, social media, press, and archival purposes

You waive any right to compensation or approval of materials used.

If you do not wish to appear in promotional media, you must notify event staff in writing prior to the event.

 TICKET TERMS & CONDITIONS

Ticket Purchase Terms

By purchasing a ticket to ROOTED, you agree to the following terms:

1. All Sales Final

All ticket sales are final.

No refunds unless the event is canceled by the organizer.

Tickets are non-transferable without written approval.

2. Event Changes

Event schedule, guests, programming, and experiences are subject to change without notice.

3. Entry Requirements

Valid government-issued ID required for entry.

21+ restrictions may apply to certain areas (including post-show experiences).

4. Assumption of Risk

Attendees assume all risk associated with participation in a live event.

5. Conduct

ROOTED reserves the right to remove any attendee engaging in disruptive, unsafe, or unlawful behavior without refund