Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Countdown City SA (countdowncitysa.com). We are a San Antonio events guide dedicated to helping residents and visitors discover festivals, concerts, food events, holiday celebrations, and entertainment across the greater San Antonio, Texas area. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using countdowncitysa.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address and, optionally, your name so we can send you updates about upcoming San Antonio events, guides, and site news.
• Submit a contact form: We collect your name, email address, and any message content you include when reaching out to us via our contact page.
• Leave comments or feedback: If our site offers commenting features, we may collect your name, email, and comment content.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit countdowncitysa.com, certain information is automatically collected, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)

Google Analytics

Countdown City SA uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for site operators, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information on Google's privacy practices, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Google AdSense & Advertising

Countdown City SA uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google, Inc. that uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet.

Third-Party Advertising Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to countdowncitysa.com and other websites. These advertising partners may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.

Google's DART Cookie

Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to countdowncitysa.com and other sites on the Internet. The DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on the websites of its partners, such as websites displaying Google AdSense advertisements. When you visit such a website and either view or click on an ad, a DART cookie may be placed in your browser.

You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. Additionally, you may opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Advertising Partners

Some advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Each of our advertising partners has their own privacy policy for their practices regarding user data. We have no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. Our advertising partners may include:

• Google AdSense
• Other third-party ad networks that may be added from time to time

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Countdown City SA uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our website, such as navigation and accessing secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate around the site.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of countdowncitysa.com and limit your experience on the site.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience on countdowncitysa.com and deliver content and event recommendations relevant to your interests
• To improve our website based on the information and feedback we receive from you
• To send periodic emails regarding San Antonio events, updates, and news (if you have subscribed to our newsletter)
• To respond to your inquiries, questions, or other requests submitted through our contact form
• To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email newsletter platforms), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.
• Aggregate data: We may share non-personally identifiable information, aggregated data, or statistical information publicly or with third parties for marketing, advertising, or analytical purposes.

Third-Party Links

Countdown City SA may contain links to third-party websites, including event venue sites, ticketing platforms, social media platforms, advertiser websites, and other external resources. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content, privacy practices, or activities of these linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. Inclusion of any linked website on countdowncitysa.com does not imply endorsement of that site by us.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal data is stored on secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Countdown City SA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our website and its content, including San Antonio event listings and guides, are intended for a general audience. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at eliasjkaramlouie@gmail.com so that we can take appropriate action.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the "Shine The Light" law, permits you to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Countdown City SA does not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Countdown City SA does not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Texas Privacy Rights

If you are a Texas resident, you may have additional rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), including:

• Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and access to that data.
• Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of personal data you have provided to us.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the processing of personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling.

To exercise your rights under Texas law, please contact us at eliasjkaramlouie@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Your Consent

By using countdowncitysa.com, you consent to our privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our site.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Countdown City SA reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.