Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey, also known as Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website.
FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey operates as a nonprofit organization supported by membership dues, event proceeds, donations, rentals, and community participation. Our website provides information about our organization, rental venues, events, scholarships, history, and community activities.
Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through our website, including when you:
Request information about rentals or event availability
Submit a contact or inquiry form
Ask about membership, scholarships, donations, or events
Contact us by phone, email, or through links provided on the website
This information may include your name, phone number, email address, preferred event date, estimated guest count, event type, and any message or details you choose to provide.
How We Use Your Information
FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey may use submitted information to:
Respond to rental inquiries and event requests
Provide information about our halls, courtyard, grounds, parking, and availability
Communicate about community events, membership, scholarships, donations, or volunteer activities
Improve the usefulness and performance of our website
Maintain appropriate records related to inquiries, events, and organizational operations
We do not sell your personal information.
Donations and Payment Information
If digital donations, payments, or third-party payment services are offered through this website, payment information may be processed by an outside payment provider. FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey does not control the privacy practices of third-party payment processors. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external payment platforms before submitting payment information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, including social media pages, payment platforms, calendar tools, maps, or other outside resources. FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may use basic analytics tools, cookies, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve user experience, and help maintain the site. These tools may collect general information such as browser type, pages visited, approximate location, device type, and referring websites.
You may adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies.
Images and Illustrations
Some images on this site are AI-generated and are used for illustrative purposes only. Other images may show past events, facilities, community activities, or representative uses of the property. Images are intended to help visitors understand the character, setting, and potential uses of FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey.
Information Sharing
We may share submitted information only when reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, coordinate rentals or events, support organizational operations, comply with legal obligations, or protect the rights and safety of the organization, our members, visitors, and community.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website. However, no website, email, or online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted personal information through the website, they may contact us to request removal.
Updates to This Policy
FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey using the contact information in the footer below.