Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
Southern Event Company
Southern Event Company respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a form, contact us, or use our vendor directory services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Southern Event Company is an online event vendor directory designed to help people find local event vendors such as venues, photographers, DJs, videographers, caterers, florists, decorators, event planners, and other event-related service providers.
Our website address is: https://southerneventcompany.com/
You may contact us at: contact@southerneventcompany.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our website, contact us, submit a form, or request to become a vendor.
This may include:
- Name
- Business name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Website or social media links
- Business location
- Service areas
- Vendor category
- Business description
- Photos, logos, or other business media
- Pricing or starting price information
- Event service details
- Messages or form responses submitted through our website
We may also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Approximate location information
- Date and time of visit
- Website interaction data
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage vendor profiles
- Display vendor information on our website
- Respond to messages, questions, or requests
- Review vendor applications
- Communicate with vendors and website visitors
- Provide directory listing services
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Send service-related updates
- Process vendor plan requests or payments
- Prevent spam, fraud, or misuse of the website
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to Southern Event Company without your consent.
4. Vendor Profile Information
If you become a vendor on Southern Event Company, certain information you provide may be displayed publicly on your vendor profile.
This may include:
- Business name
- Business description
- Vendor category
- Location or service area
- Photos or gallery images
- Services offered
- Starting price or package information
- Website link
- Social media links
- Contact information, if provided for public display
By submitting information for a vendor profile, you authorize Southern Event Company to display that information on our website.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide is accurate, current, and does not violate the rights of any third party.
5. Contact Forms and Messages
When users submit a contact form or inquiry through our website, we may collect the information included in that message. This information may be used to respond to the inquiry or connect users with relevant vendors.
Southern Event Company may forward inquiry details to a vendor when appropriate. However, we are not responsible for how a vendor responds to or handles communication after receiving an inquiry.
6. Payments and Vendor Plans
If Southern Event Company offers paid vendor plans, payment information may be processed through a third-party payment provider such as Stripe, PayPal, or another secure payment processor.
Southern Event Company does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or complete payment details on its own website. Payment processors may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Vendors should review the privacy policy of the payment processor used at checkout.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may help us:
- Remember website preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve page performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Protect against spam or security threats
You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Analytics and Third-Party Tools
We may use third-party tools and services to operate and improve our website. These may include tools for:
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
- Form submissions
- Spam protection
- Email delivery
- Payment processing
- Security monitoring
- Website performance
These third-party providers may collect or process certain information as necessary to provide their services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, plugins, platforms, or services.
9. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information only when necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Display vendor profile information
- Respond to inquiries
- Connect users with vendors
- Process payments
- Use trusted third-party service providers
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, or security of Southern Event Company, our users, or others
If a user contacts a vendor through our website, information submitted in that inquiry may be shared with the vendor so they can respond.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no website, online platform, or method of electronic transmission is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Data Retention
We may keep personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain vendor profiles, respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and operate our website.
Vendors may request updates or removal of their vendor profile information by contacting us.
12. Your Choices
You may contact us to:
- Request access to personal information you have provided
- Request corrections to your information
- Request removal of certain information
- Ask questions about how your information is used
- Request that a vendor profile be updated or removed
To make a request, contact us at: contact@southerneventcompany.com
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
13. Children’s Privacy
Southern Event Company is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to vendor websites, social media pages, payment processors, or other third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Southern Event Company
Email: contact@southerneventcompany.com
Website: https://southerneventcompany.com