Thank you for visiting the Holiday Folk Fair International website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy before using our website or submitting personal information. By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will apply going forward. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to understand how information you provide may be collected and used.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Holiday Folk Fair International website and, where specifically indicated, activities associated with Holiday Folk Fair International events. Our website may contain links to other websites or third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Collection of Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other information submitted through forms, registrations, purchases, inquiries, or other features of our website.

The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request, communicate with you, process registrations or purchases, and provide information related to Holiday Folk Fair International.

We may also use your information for other purposes when you have given us permission, such as subscribing you to an email newsletter or mailing list.

Cookies and Tracking Technology

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies depending on the features and services offered.

These technologies may help us understand information such as browser type, operating system, website traffic, number of visitors, and how visitors interact with our website. Cookies may also be used to improve and customize the website experience.

Some information collected through cookies and tracking technologies may be aggregated and shared with service providers or other third parties that assist us with website operations, analytics, communications, or related services.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the website.

Distribution of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers, contractors, payment processors, or other organizations when necessary to operate our website, process transactions, provide requested services, or support Holiday Folk Fair International.

We may also share information with governmental agencies or other appropriate organizations when permitted or required by law, when necessary to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions, or when investigating suspected fraudulent activity.

Personal information shared for these purposes is not provided to third parties for their independent marketing purposes unless you have given permission.

Commitment to Data Security

We take reasonable steps to safeguard the personal information you provide.

Access to personally identifiable information is limited to authorized employees, agents, contractors, and service providers who need access to perform their responsibilities and who are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of that information.

Marketing emails and newsletters sent by us will provide an opportunity to unsubscribe from future communications.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information transmitted through our website.

When sensitive information is transmitted through the website, appropriate security measures, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, may be used to help protect information during transmission.

Payment and credit card information submitted for purchases or registrations may be processed through secure third-party payment processors. Holiday Folk Fair International and the International Institute of Wisconsin do not retain complete credit card information unless specifically required for processing and permitted by applicable law.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Photography, Video Recording, and Media Consent

Holiday Folk Fair International is a public event where photography, video recording, and other media coverage may take place throughout the festival, including performances, cultural exhibits, educational activities, workshops, and other event spaces.

By attending Holiday Folk Fair International, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded by event organizers, authorized representatives, sponsors, community partners, media partners, and other individuals or organizations documenting the event.

Photographs, videos, and recordings captured during the event may be used by Holiday Folk Fair International, the International Institute of Wisconsin, and participating sponsors and partners for promotional, educational, informational, archival, and marketing purposes, subject to applicable laws and any required permissions.

These materials may appear on websites, social media platforms, printed publications, advertisements, newsletters, press releases, promotional videos, and other communications related to Holiday Folk Fair International, its programs, participating organizations, and future events.

These materials may be used without additional notification or compensation, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Photography and Video Involving Children

We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of children and families, particularly those participating in Holiday Folk Fair International‘s Education Day and other youth-focused activities.

Photography and video recording may occur during educational programming, performances, cultural demonstrations, and other activities involving students and children. These activities may be documented by Holiday Folk Fair International, the International Institute of Wisconsin, authorized sponsors, community partners, and media representatives.

When appropriate, additional permission may be requested from a parent or legal guardian before photographs or recordings prominently featuring identifiable minors are used in promotional materials.

Schools, educators, and group organizers are encouraged to communicate applicable photography and media permissions or restrictions to Holiday Folk Fair International before attending.

Requests Regarding Photography and Video

We respect the privacy preferences of our attendees.

If you have concerns about being photographed or recorded, or would like to request that a particular photograph or video featuring you or your child not be used in future promotional materials, please contact Holiday Folk Fair International or the International Institute of Wisconsin.

We will make reasonable efforts to review and accommodate such requests, including removing or discontinuing the use of specific materials when reasonably possible.

However, because Holiday Folk Fair International is a public event, we cannot guarantee that attendees will not appear in photographs or recordings taken in public event spaces, including those captured by sponsors, community partners, independent media organizations, other attendees, or third parties outside our direct control.

Privacy Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, how your personal information is handled, or the use of photographs and video recordings, please contact:

Holiday Folk Fair International
International Institute of Wisconsin
1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 420
Milwaukee, WI 53203

For additional contact information, please visit the International Institute of Wisconsin or Holiday Folk Fair International website.

Last Updated: October 20, 2026