Creative Loafing Tampa Bay ("Creative Loafing," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://boltsbrewfest.com and related digital properties (collectively, the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, the choices and rights you have, and how we protect it. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
We are the "controller" (or "business") responsible for the personal information described in this Policy.
This summary is for convenience only and does not replace the full Policy below.
We collect several categories of information for the purposes described in this Policy.
When you sign up for a newsletter, enter a sweepstakes or contest, fill out a form, create an account, or otherwise interact with us, you may provide:
When you use the Service, we and our partners may automatically collect:
With your permission, we may collect and use approximate or precise location information to provide and customize location-based features. You can enable or disable location services at any time through your device or browser settings.
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as advertising and analytics partners, social media platforms (for example, when you sign in with Google or Facebook), and event or promotional partners.
The following summarizes the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use them, and whether they are disclosed to third parties.
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Disclosed to third parties? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, phone, address, IP address, online identifiers | Provide the Service, communications, marketing, analytics, advertising | Yes — service providers, advertising/analytics partners |
| Internet/network activity | Browsing history on our Service, interactions, usage data | Analytics, advertising, security, improving the Service | Yes — advertising/analytics partners |
| Geolocation data | Approximate or precise location | Location-based features, analytics | Yes — service providers |
| Commercial information | Sweepstakes/contest entries, preferences | Operate promotions and the Service | Yes — service providers |
| Account information | Username, profile details, Google and Facebook account identifiers | Account creation and login | Limited — authentication providers, service providers |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics about you, and we do not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond the purposes permitted by applicable law.
We use the information we collect to:
Where required by law, we rely on a lawful basis to process your information, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests (for example, improving and securing the Service), or compliance with a legal obligation.
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies — including web beacons, pixels, tags, and scripts — to operate the Service, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver advertising. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
Types of cookies we use:
Managing cookies. You can manage non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or preference center (where available) when you first visit the Service and at any time thereafter. You can also instruct your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some portions of the Service may not function properly. To opt out of cookie-based interest-based advertising specifically, see Your Privacy Choices.
We use third-party analytics providers to understand how visitors use the Service.
Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC that reports website traffic and usage. Google may use the collected data in accordance with its own privacy practices. You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For information about Google's privacy practices, see https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Quantcast Measure. Quantcast Measure is a web analytics service that reports website traffic and non–personally identifiable demographic information. You can opt out at https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, and you can review Quantcast's privacy practices at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.
We work with third-party advertising partners to display advertising that helps support the Service. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads based on your activity on the Service and other websites and apps.
Google advertising products (Google AdSense, Google Ads, and the Google Display Network). Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Service. Google and its partners may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on your visits to the Service and other sites. You can control personalized advertising and opt out through Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
Behavioral remarketing. We and our partners may show you ads on third-party sites after you visit the Service, based on your prior visits.
Industry opt-out tools. You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating companies through:
Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads — only that the ads you see may be less relevant to you. Opt-outs are typically cookie-based, so you may need to opt out again if you clear cookies or use a different browser or device.
We offer the option to create an account or sign in using third-party login providers, including "Sign in with Google" and "Continue with Facebook." Using a third-party login is optional; where it is offered, you can also use the Service without a third-party account where alternative access is available. We never ask for or store your Google or Facebook password.
If you choose to sign in using "Sign in with Google," we use Google OAuth to authenticate you.
Google user data we access. When you sign in with Google, we request access only to the basic profile information needed to create and manage your account, which may include your name, email address, profile picture, and your Google account identifier. We request this information using Google's standard authentication scopes.
How we use Google user data. We use this information solely to create and authenticate your account, to communicate with you about your account, and to provide the features you request. We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes.
How we store and protect Google user data. We store this information securely and protect it in transit and at rest using commercially reasonable safeguards. We do not sell Google user data, and we do not transfer it to others except as necessary to provide and secure the Service, to comply with applicable law, or as part of a merger or acquisition with notice to you.
Retention and deletion. We retain Google user data only as long as needed to provide the Service or as required by law. You may disconnect Google access at any time through your Google Account permissions page (https://myaccount.google.com/permissions) or by deleting your account with us or contacting us at support@cltampa.com.
Limited Use disclosure. Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
If you choose to sign in using "Continue with Facebook," we use Facebook Login (provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.) to authenticate you.
Facebook data we access. When you sign in with Facebook, we request access only to the basic profile information needed to create and manage your account, which may include your name, email address, profile picture, and your Facebook user ID. We only receive the information you authorize through Facebook's permission screen, and we do not request or store your Facebook password.
How we use Facebook data. We use this information solely to create and authenticate your account, to communicate with you about your account, and to provide the features you request. We do not use Facebook data for advertising purposes.
How we store and protect Facebook data. We store this information securely and protect it in transit and at rest using commercially reasonable safeguards. We do not sell Facebook data, and we do not transfer it to others except as necessary to provide and secure the Service, to comply with applicable law, or as part of a merger or acquisition with notice to you.
Retention and deletion of Facebook data. We retain Facebook data only as long as needed to provide the Service or as required by law. You can control or revoke our access at any time through your Facebook settings under Settings & Privacy > Settings > Apps and Websites. You may also request deletion of the data we obtained through Facebook Login at any time by:
Upon a valid request, we will delete the personal information we obtained through Facebook Login, except where we are required or permitted to retain it under applicable law.
Compliance. Our use of Facebook Login and any data received through it complies with Meta's Platform Terms and Developer Policies.
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
Some U.S. state privacy laws (such as California's) define "sale" and "sharing" broadly to include the use of advertising cookies and similar technologies that disclose identifiers and browsing activity to third-party advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising. Under those broad definitions, our use of advertising and analytics technologies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.
You have the right to opt out of this activity. See Your Privacy Choices for how to do so.
You have the following choices regarding your information:
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:
Florida residents. Florida's Digital Bill of Rights provides certain residents with rights regarding their personal data. We honor applicable requests as described in this Policy.
California residents. California law provides additional rights, including the rights described above and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information and to limit use of sensitive personal information.
EEA/UK residents. If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and object to processing, as well as data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Some jurisdictions also provide the right to appeal a denial of a privacy request. If we decline your request, we will explain why and tell you how to appeal where that right applies.
To exercise any of the rights above, contact us at support@cltampa.com or by mail at the address in Contact Us. You may also be able to update certain information directly within your account settings.
With your consent, we may contact you with newsletters, marketing, and promotional materials, and information about sweepstakes, events, and offers. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link or instructions in any email, or by contacting us.
If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages, message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies. You can opt out of text messages by replying STOP (or as otherwise instructed) at any time. Consent to receive marketing texts is not a condition of any purchase.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We generally retain usage data for a shorter period, except where it is used to strengthen security or improve functionality, or where we are legally required to retain it longer. When information is no longer needed, we take steps to delete or de-identify it.
The security of your information is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized or unlawful access, use, loss, alteration, or disclosure, and to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We treat the privacy of personal information seriously and will continue to implement appropriate safeguards. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and applicable authorities as required by law.
We are based in the United States, and we process and store information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Data protection laws in these countries may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
The Service is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. In particular, consistent with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@cltampa.com, and we will take steps to delete that information.
The Service may contain links to websites not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Policy on this page, update the "Last Updated" date above, and, where appropriate or required, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on the Service before the change takes effect. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted unless otherwise stated.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay respects your right to control your personal information. This page explains how to request deletion of the data associated with your account, including data we received when you signed in using a third-party login such as Facebook Login or Sign in with Google.
You can request deletion of your data in any of the following ways:
If you have any questions about deleting your data, contact us: