Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

Feburary 6, 2026

1. Introduction

ShindigTime LLC (“ShindigTime,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or use www.ShindigTime.com (the “Website”).
By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect


A. Information You Provide

When you register or use ShindigTime, we may collect:
Account Information
  • • Email address
  • • Display name
Event Information
  • • Event name
  • • Event date and time
  • • Event location
  • • Event description
  • • RSVP responses
  • • Gift registry and exchange entries
  • • Potluck or food signup information
  • • Messages or communications between participants
  • • Photos or images uploaded to events

Payment Information Payments are processed through Stripe. ShindigTime does not collect or store full credit card or banking information. We may store:
  • • Payment confirmation status
  • • Transaction identifiers
  • • Billing metadata associated with service access

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:
  • • IP address
  • • Browser type
  • • Device information
  • • Website usage activity
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Information


We use collected information to:

  • • Provide and operate event planning services
  • • Send invitations and event notifications
  • • Manage RSVP and participant communication
  • • Process payments and verify transactions
  • • Maintain platform security and prevent abuse
  • • Improve platform functionality
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Display affiliate or partner banners associated with events
  • • Comply with legal obligations

4. Email Communications


We may use your email address to:

  • • Send event invitations
  • • Send event updates or reminders
  • • Provide account-related notifications
  • • Respond to support requests
  • • Send service-related announcements

We do not sell user email addresses to marketing vendors.
Users may opt out of non-essential communications where applicable.

5. Data Retention


Account Information
Display names and email addresses are retained until a user requests deletion of their account.

Event Information
Event-related information may be retained for operational, security, and record keeping purposes for up to three (3) years following the event date.

Payment Records
Transaction confirmation data may be retained for accounting, fraud prevention, and compliance purposes as required by law.

6. How We Share Information


We do not sell personal information.
We may share information only in the following situations:
Service Providers
We may share limited data with trusted third-party providers including:

  • • Stripe (payment processing)
  • • Email delivery services
  • • Website hosting providers
  • • Security and analytics providers

These providers may only use information to perform services on our behalf.

Affiliate or Event Partner Banners
Affiliate event planning organizations may display promotional banners on events they manage. These partners do not receive user personal information from ShindigTime unless a user voluntarily interacts with the affiliate through external links.

Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • • Protect rights, property, or safety of users or ShindigTime

7. User Content and Public Visibility


Event hosts control who receives invitations and views event information.

Participants invited to events may see:

  • • Display names
  • • RSVP responses
  • • Shared event content
  • • Uploaded photos
  • • Gift or potluck contributions
Users should only share content they are comfortable sharing with invited participants.

8. Photo and Image Uploads


Users may upload photos or images to events.
By uploading images, users represent they:

  • • Own or have permission to use the images
  • • Have consent from identifiable individuals when required

ShindigTime reserves the right to remove uploaded content that violates policies or laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies


We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • • Maintain login sessions
  • • Improve Website performance
  • • Analyze usage trends
  • • Enhance user experience

Users may control cookie settings through their browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain Website functionality.

10. Data Security


We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect user information.

However, no system can guarantee complete security. Users acknowledge that they provide information at their own risk.

11. Account Deletion and User Rights


Users may request deletion of their account and personal information by contacting ShindigTime support.

Upon verified request:

  • • Account email and display name will be deleted
  • • Access to account services will be terminated

Certain records may be retained where required by law or legitimate business purposes.

12. California Privacy Rights


California residents may request information regarding:

  • • Categories of personal information collected
  • • Categories of third parties receiving data
  • • Requests to delete personal information
ShindigTime does not sell personal information as defined under California law.
California privacy requests may be submitted via the contact information listed below.

13. Children’s Privacy


ShindigTime services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal data, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

Event hosts are responsible for supervising minor attendees and obtaining parental consent where required.

14. Third-Party Websites


The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including Stripe and affiliate partners. ShindigTime is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Users should review third-party privacy policies before providing information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Information


If you have questions, privacy requests, or data deletion requests, contact:

ShindigTime LLC
Website: www.ShindigTime.com
Email: support@shindgtime.com