Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Blair County Convention Center (the “Convention Center,” “we,” or “us”) is operated by the Blair County Convention and Sports Facilities Authority, a public authority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website, blairconventioncenter.com (the “Website”).

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the information you choose to provide, along with technical and usage information:

• Requests for Proposal: name, organization, email address, telephone number, and event details submitted through our request form.
• Newsletter subscriptions: the email address you provide when subscribing to our newsletter.
• Correspondence: information contained in emails, telephone calls, or other communications you send to us.
• Technical information: our hosting provider automatically records standard server information, such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested, for security and operational purposes.
• Usage information: the analytics and advertising technologies described below collect information about your visit, such as the pages you view, the website that referred you, your device and browser type, approximate location derived from your IP address, and whether you submitted a request for proposal.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to requests for proposal and plan events;
• Distribute our newsletter and event information to subscribers;
• Respond to inquiries;
• Understand how visitors use the Website and improve it;
• Promote the Convention Center and measure the effectiveness of our advertising; and
• Maintain the security and operation of the Website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade the personal information you submit to us, such as request-for-proposal or newsletter information, and we do not share it with advertising partners.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies provided by third parties to measure Website traffic and the results of our advertising, and to show advertisements for the Convention Center to visitors on other websites and social media platforms. These technologies include:

• Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (Google LLC), which measure how visitors use the Website;
• Google Ads (Google LLC), which measures and supports our advertising on Google;
• Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.), which measures and supports our advertising on Facebook and Instagram; and
• Display advertising pixels from Beeswax and Yahoo, which measure and support our advertising on other websites.

These providers may collect information about your visit and may combine it with information they collect on other websites, in accordance with their own privacy policies. The information they receive from the Website does not include the contents of request-for-proposal submissions or newsletter sign-ups.

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate the Website. These providers process information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf:

• Netlify, Inc. hosts the Website and delivers request-for-proposal submissions to our sales staff.
• Kit (kit.com) maintains our newsletter subscriber list and delivers our newsletter. Kit may record whether a newsletter is opened or a link within it is selected.
• Kegerreis, our marketing agency, manages our advertising and the analytics and advertising technologies described above.

Third-Party Websites

The Website contains links to websites operated by third parties, including area hotels and tourism organizations. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Public Records

As the Convention Center is operated by a public authority, information submitted to us may constitute a public record subject to disclosure under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq., except where an exemption applies under that law or other applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain request-for-proposal information for as long as necessary to respond to your request, administer your event, and satisfy applicable record-retention requirements. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter.

You may block or delete cookies through your browser settings. You may also limit the use of your information for advertising through Google Ad Settings, Meta Ad Preferences, and the industry opt-out pages of the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative. Google offers a browser add-on that prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits.

You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at cstayer@blaircc.net. Certain information may be retained where required by law.

Security

The Website uses encrypted connections (HTTPS), and access to submitted information is limited to personnel who require it. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; accordingly, please do not submit sensitive information, such as payment card numbers, through the Website or by email.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised policy is posted on this page, as reflected by the “Last updated” date above.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Blair County Convention Center
One Convention Center Drive
Altoona, PA 16602
cstayer@blaircc.net
(814) 569-1223