Effective Date: September 15, 2024
At 1619Music Tours LLC, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website, 1619music.com, or booking guided tours with us.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with 1619music.com, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information:
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
This information is collected when you complete the booking form or contact us for inquiries.
b. Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-identifiable data automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address
Website usage patterns
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To process and manage tour bookings.
To communicate with you regarding your tour, updates, or inquiries.
To improve website functionality and user experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:
Service Providers: Your information may be shared with trusted third parties who assist us in booking management, communications, or website maintenance.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your personal data to comply with such requirements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and collect information about your activity on the site. Cookies are commonly used to enhance website functionality and analyze user behavior.
Types of Cookies We Use:
We use the following types of cookies on 1619music.com:
Essential Cookies:
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples: Allowing you to navigate the site, complete forms (such as the booking form), and ensuring security.
Impact if Disabled: The website may not perform as intended, such as preventing form submissions or secure access.
Performance Cookies:
Purpose: These cookies collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered.
Examples: Data collected through tools like Google Analytics helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies:
Purpose: These cookies store your preferences to provide a personalized experience.
Examples: Remembering your language preference or keeping the details you entered in a booking form for ease of use.
Advertising and Tracking Cookies:
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing behavior across the website to deliver relevant promotions or advertisements on other platforms.
Examples: Tools like Facebook Pixel and Google Ads may track your activity to show you relevant ads about our tours.
Managing Cookies:
You have the ability to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for managing cookies on popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome
Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
Safari: Manage Cookies in Safari
Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge
Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of certain features on our website, including the ability to submit booking forms efficiently.
Third-Party Tracking Tools:
We also use third-party analytics and tracking tools, such as:
Google Analytics: To understand website performance and user behavior. Google Analytics may collect information like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Facebook Pixel: To help us deliver targeted advertisements to users who have visited our website.
Other Advertising Platforms: Similar tools from Microsoft Ads or other services may be used for tailored promotional efforts.
For more information about third-party cookies and how they handle your data, please review their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
Secure storage of data.
Encryption of sensitive communications (SSL).
6. Your Choices
You have the right to control your personal data. You can:
Access Your Data: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Correct Your Data: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional communications by contacting us or clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails. Please note that even after unsubscribing, you may still receive transactional emails related to bookings or inquiries.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
We retain booking-related information for 12 months after the completion of the tour for record-keeping purposes. Communication records are stored for up to 6 months after resolving your inquiry.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By providing your information, you consent to these transfers.
For users located in the European Union, we ensure that personal data is transferred in compliance with GDPR requirements, using safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you book a family tour, we may collect minimal information about children under 13 (e.g., first name for ticketing purposes) with explicit parental or guardian consent.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party analytics and tracking tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect non-identifiable data about user behavior. These tools may collect data like IP addresses and browser activity. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about website usage, including IP addresses, browser type, and session duration. This information helps us improve the website and deliver tailored content.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party providers. Please review their policies for further information.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly. If we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by posting a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
1619Music Tours LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 215-990-0088
Address: 1707 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Thank you for trusting 1619Music Tours LLC. We are committed to providing a secure and transparent experience as you explore the musical history of Philadelphia with us.