Information We Collect

Pittsburgh Cigar Events collects the following information when you use our platform:

• Personal Information: Email address, first name, and last name when you create an account
• Event Information: Details about cigar events you post, including event descriptions, dates, locations, and any additional information you provide
• Technical Information: Session cookies for authentication and basic usage data to improve our service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Pittsburgh Cigar Events platform
• Enable you to create and manage your event listings
• Authenticate your account and maintain session security
• Send you event notifications if you have opted in to receive them
• Improve our service and user experience

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely and we use encryption and other security measures to prevent unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Event information you post publicly on our platform is visible to other users as part of the service. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pittsburgh Cigar Events, our users, or others

Session Cookies

We use session cookies to authenticate users and maintain login sessions. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our service and are automatically deleted when you close your browser or log out.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view and update your account information in your profile settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data by emailing us at the contact address below
• Correction: You can update your personal information through your account settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@pittsburghcigarevents.com