Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
The Twin Cities Steppers Association (“TCSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website tcsteppersmn.com and organizes the Twin Cities Music & Movement Festival and related events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us in any capacity.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide: When you fill out a contact form, purchase tickets, apply as a vendor or volunteer, submit a sponsorship inquiry, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Event Information: When you attend our events, we may collect photographs, video footage, and audio recordings that may include your image and likeness.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain our website, process ticket purchases and event registrations, respond to your inquiries and provide customer support, send you event updates, newsletters, and promotional communications, process vendor, volunteer, and sponsorship applications, improve our website and event experiences, comply with legal obligations, and protect the safety and security of our events and attendees.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or conducting our events, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment processors, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
7. Photography & Media at Events
By attending any TCSA event, you acknowledge and consent to the possibility of being photographed, filmed, or recorded. These images and recordings may be used by TCSA for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across all media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform event staff at the time of the event.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, the right to opt out of marketing communications, and the right to request information about how your data is used. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email during ticket purchase or registration, you may receive periodic emails about upcoming events, festival news, and community updates. You may opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@tcsteppersmn.com or call Kevin Johnson at (651) 263-9963.
Twin Cities Steppers Association
Twin Cities, Minnesota