Africa Fashion Week Maryland & Maryland Africa Fashion Week (AFWMMAFW)
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 15, 2025
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Africa Fashion Week Maryland & Maryland Africa Fashion Week (AFWMMAFW) (“AFWMMAFW,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, personal data, and trust of our community, including attendees, designers, models, vendors, sponsors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy is written in a clear, professional, and legally informed manner to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with our fashion shows, events, digital platforms, and related services.
By accessing our website, registering for events, purchasing tickets, submitting applications, or otherwise engaging with AFWMMAFW, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate our events, manage registrations, and provide a professional and secure experience.
A. Personal Information
We may collect the following information when you register, apply, purchase, or communicate with us:
- Full legal name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing and billing address
- Payment-related information (processed exclusively by third-party payment processors)
- Social media usernames and professional portfolio links (designers, models, creatives)
- Business name, tax information, and branding materials (vendors and sponsors)
- Images, videos, and likeness submitted or captured during events (fashion shows, runway, backstage, red carpet)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you interact with our website or digital platforms, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
AFWMMAFW uses collected information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:
- Ticket sales, registration confirmation, and event access management
- Processing applications for designers, models, vendors, and sponsors
- Event production, scheduling, and coordination
- Communication regarding events, updates, changes, or requirements
- Marketing, promotional campaigns, newsletters, and media outreach (with consent where required)
- Improving website performance, event experiences, and services
- Legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our terms
4. Ticketing & Payment Processing (Third-Party Platforms)
AFWMMAFW uses trusted third-party platforms such as Eventbrite, Stripe, PayPal, and similar services to process ticket purchases, application fees, vendor fees, and sponsorship payments.
- AFWMMAFW does not store or process full payment card details.
- Payment information is handled directly by these providers in accordance with their respective privacy and security policies.
- We encourage users to review the privacy policies of Eventbrite, Stripe, PayPal, or any applicable payment processor before completing a transaction.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and related technologies to ensure website functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience. Continued use of our website constitutes consent to such technologies. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit certain features.
6. Information Sharing & Disclosure
AFWMMAFW does not sell personal data. Information may be shared only with:
- Event partners, sponsors, media teams, and service providers involved in producing AFWMMAFW events
- Ticketing, payment, email marketing, analytics, and hosting service providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property
All third parties are required to handle personal data in a secure and lawful manner.
7. Media, Photography & Likeness Rights
By attending or participating in AFWMMAFW events, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Photography, video, and audio recording may occur
- Your image, likeness, name, and performance may be used for marketing, promotional, and archival purposes
- Such use may occur without additional compensation unless otherwise stated in a written agreement
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. While we take data security seriously, no electronic transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
A. General Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request data portability where applicable
B. GDPR (European Union & International Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or erase personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
C. CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, or disclosed
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (AFWMMAFW does not sell data)
- Exercise rights without discrimination
Requests may be submitted to:
Contact@afwmmafw.org
10. Children’s Privacy
AFWMMAFW services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental consent.
11. All Sales Are Final
All ticket sales, application fees, vendor fees, and sponsorship payments are final and non-refundable. Refunds or credits may be issued solely at AFWMMAFW’s discretion in the event of official cancellation.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised Last Updated date. Continued engagement with AFWMMAFW constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact:
202-629-7316
Contact@afwmmafw.org
www.afwmmafw.org
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