Terms & Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Hooper 4th of July website is intended to provide public information about community events, schedules, maps, registration opportunities, merchandise information, volunteer opportunities, sponsor information, and celebration updates.

We may collect information that you choose to provide, including your name, email address, phone number, message details, event registration information, photo/video/memory submissions, uploaded files, and related form responses.

We use this information to respond to questions, organize event participation, process form submissions, manage website updates, send event reminders, share schedule or safety updates, and support the operation of the Hooper 4th of July celebration.

We do not sell personal information. SMS consent and mobile phone information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use trusted service providers to help operate the website and communications, including website hosting, Google Sheets or Google Apps Script for organizing submissions, and Textedly for text message communications. These services may process information only as needed to provide the requested website, form, communication, or administrative service.

SMS & Email Updates

If you provide your phone number and agree to receive Hooper 4th of July updates, you authorize Hooper 4th of July organizers to send text messages using Textedly. Messages may include event reminders, schedule updates, weather-related updates, safety notices, map or parking information, volunteer reminders, community announcements, and occasional marketing or promotional messages related to Hooper 4th of July events.

If you provide your email address and agree to receive updates, we may send event reminders, schedule updates, community announcements, and related marketing messages by email. You may request removal from email updates by contacting us.

Text messaging services are provided through Textedly. Textedly may process your phone number and message activity as needed to deliver and manage SMS communications. You can review Textedly’s own policies at Textedly Privacy Policy and Textedly Terms of Service.

Memory, Photo & Video Submissions

The website may allow visitors to submit memories, stories, photos, videos, documents, or other files related to Hooper celebrations and community history. By submitting content, you confirm that you have the right to share the materials and that your submission does not violate another person’s rights.

If you give permission for your submission to be featured, you allow Hooper 4th of July organizers to review, edit for length or formatting, publish, display, and share the submitted content on the website, social media, printed materials, event displays, or other celebration-related promotional materials.

If a submission includes photos, videos, names, or personal information about other people, including minors, you are responsible for making sure you have permission to submit and share that content.

Google Analytics & Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are viewed, and how people find event information. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect basic usage information.

Information collected through Google Analytics may include pages visited, general location information, device or browser type, referring websites, and other website usage data. This information helps us improve the website and make event information easier to find.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some browsers and extensions may also allow you to block analytics tracking.

Terms of Use

By using this website, you agree to use it for lawful purposes and in a way that does not interfere with the website, its content, or other visitors’ ability to access event information.

Website content, including event descriptions, schedules, images, logos, graphics, sponsor materials, and written materials, is provided for informational and promotional purposes related to the Hooper 4th of July celebration.

You may share links to this website and event pages to help promote the celebration. Please do not copy, alter, or reuse website materials in a misleading way or in a way that suggests official approval without permission.

Event Information & Updates

Event details, schedules, locations, fees, registration information, parking details, food vendors, sponsor information, and activities may change. We do our best to keep information accurate and updated, but visitors should check the website, official Facebook page, text updates, or contact the committee for the most current information.

The Hooper 4th of July website may link to third-party websites, registration forms, social media pages, payment options, Textedly, Google services, or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Limitation of Responsibility

This website is provided as a community information resource. The Hooper 4th of July organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, and related parties are not responsible for damages, losses, schedule changes, cancellations, weather impacts, third-party actions, communication delays, delivery failures, or issues resulting from use of this website or participation in celebration activities.