Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 9th, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spoken Word New York ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent experience. Our mission is to be your one-stop destination for information on the best and HOTTEST Poets and Spoken Word Artists in the New York metropolitan area.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our service to you. The types of information we collect can be broken down into two categories:

A. Information You Provide to Us Directly

  • Communications: If you contact us directly for support, to submit information about an event, or for other inquiries, we will collect the information you provide in your communications, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Search and Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service. This includes the search terms you use (e.g., poet's name, event type, open mic), the pages you view, the poet profiles you visit, and the time and date of your visits.
  • Log and Device Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") that your browser sends. This may include your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of our service that you visit, and other statistics.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, consistent with our mission to serve as a hub for NYC's vibrant spoken word community:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To operate our platform, display information about poets, events, and open mics, and connect you with the poetry scene.
  • To Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our platform, analyze performance, identify trends, and make improvements to the user experience.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and send you service-related notices if necessary.
  • To Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud: To protect the integrity of our platform and our users.

4. How We Share Your Information

We are committed to supporting the arts and culture, not monetizing your personal data. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and technical infrastructure. These providers are obligated to protect your information and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

We do not sell your personal information to third-party data brokers or for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data in transit. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. Depending on your location, these may include the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • Opt-out of certain data collection or communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us (e.g., a poet's personal website, an event ticketing page, or social media profiles). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at spokenwordnewyork@yahoo.com.