Last Updated: February 2026
The Texas State Championship Fiddlers' Frolics ("we," "our," or "us") is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving Texas-style fiddling. We strongly believe in protecting the privacy of our attendees, competitors, sponsors, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered through our website (fiddlersfrolics.com) and during our events.
We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
This policy applies to all information received by Fiddlers' Frolics, both online and offline, on any Platform, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors' information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled by secure, PCI-compliant third-party vendors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Eventbrite). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-identifying information about your device and usage, including:
We use the information we collect to operate our event and fulfill our nonprofit mission. Specifically, we use your information to:
We use third-party services to help us operate our website and events. These partners have their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track website traffic and user behavior. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Event Registration: We use third-party platforms (like Eventbrite) for ticketing. When you purchase a ticket, you are also subject to their privacy terms.
Knights of Columbus: Certain aspects of the festival, such as Market Days and the BBQ Cook-Off, are managed by the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Council 2433. Information submitted for those specific events may be shared with them directly to facilitate your participation.
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard drive by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your web browser settings; however, declining cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.
We implement a variety of standard security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
While our event is family-friendly, our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. Competition registrations for minors (such as the Freshman Division) must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to be removed from our mailing lists, please contact us at:
Texas State Championship Fiddlers' Frolics
321 US-77 Alternate
Hallettsville, TX 77964
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (361) 555-0123
