CBUS Events LLC ("CBUSEVENTS," "we," "our," or "us") operates the platform at cbusevents.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect information about you when you use our Platform, attend events, or interact with our services. By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
When you create an account, register for an event, apply to vend, or contact us, we may collect:
When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:
CBUSEVENTS and its authorized partners may photograph or record events produced by CBUSEVENTS, including the 1313 Festival. By attending a CBUSEVENTS-produced event, you acknowledge that your image may be captured and used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify event staff on-site.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not allow advertisers to pay to have CBUSEVENTS promote their products in communications without clear disclosure.
Vendor, venue, organizer and food professional profiles are publicly visible on the Platform. Information you include in your listing — business name, description, photos, location and contact details you choose to display — is visible to all Platform users.
If you participate in the CBUSEVENTS Creator Collective, your creator page at cbusevents.com/creators/[handle] is publicly accessible. This includes your name, niche, Columbus reach statistics, Columbus picks and brand partnerships you have approved for display.
We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Platform:
Each provider is bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property or safety of CBUSEVENTS, our users or the public.
All payment transactions on the Platform are processed by Stripe, Inc. CBUSEVENTS does not store credit card numbers or full payment card data. The following products are currently processed through our Stripe account:
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Vendor Standard subscription | $15 / month |
| Vendor Premium subscription | $45 / month |
| Organizer Standard subscription | $15 / month |
| Organizer Premium subscription | $45 / month |
| Venue Standard subscription | $39 / month |
| Venue Premium subscription | $99 / month |
| Vendor Table Fee | $75 |
| Food Truck Spot Fee | $175 |
| Food Truck Spot Fee — Early Bird | $150 |
| Poetry x Art Show entry | $10 |
| Poet x Art Entry Fee | $10 |
| 1313 Food and Art Festival — Complimentary drinks | $25 |
| 1313 Food and Art Festival — Complimentary drinks and poetry show | $35 |
By submitting payment information, you agree to Stripe's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial compliance purposes.
Event application data and transaction records may be retained for up to seven years for tax and accounting purposes.
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to sign in or use certain Platform features.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@cbusevents.com. We will respond within 30 days.
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The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at hello@cbusevents.com and we will delete it promptly.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security policies in our database, and access controls on our admin systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your account or personal information has been compromised, contact us immediately at hello@cbusevents.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify registered users by email at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at: