Privacy Policy
Effective: February 25, 2026
1. Who We Are
Cowbell Collective ("we," "us," or "our") operates cowbellcollective.com. We are a creative arts collective supporting music and the arts along Colorado's Front Range.
Physical mailing address: 3131 Rustic Court, Fort Collins, CO 80526
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide:
- Account information via Google OAuth (name, email, profile picture)
- Newsletter subscriptions (email, name, content preferences)
- Contact form submissions (name, email, phone, subject, message)
We use Vercel Analytics for understanding site traffic. Vercel Analytics is cookieless and collects only aggregated, non-personally-identifiable data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Account authentication and member portal access
- Delivering newsletters based on your subscription preferences
- Responding to contact form inquiries
- Understanding site traffic patterns (aggregated analytics only)
4. Cookies & Tracking
This site uses only essential cookies for authentication (session cookies set by our auth system). These are required for the site to function and do not require consent.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party marketing cookies. Vercel Analytics does not use cookies.
5. Email Communications (CAN-SPAM)
Our newsletter uses a double opt-in confirmation process. Every email includes:
- A one-click unsubscribe link
- A link to manage your subscription preferences
- Our physical mailing address
Unsubscribe requests are honored immediately upon clicking.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following services to operate this site:
- Google — OAuth authentication
- SendGrid (Twilio) — Email delivery
- Vercel — Website hosting and cookieless analytics
- Neon — Database hosting (PostgreSQL)
7. Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry.
8. Your Rights
You may:
- Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
We do not sell your personal data. Colorado Privacy Act and GDPR rights apply where applicable.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact
For privacy inquiries, contact us at jeremy@cowbellcollective.com
Physical mailing address: 3131 Rustic Court, Fort Collins, CO 80526