Privacy Policy

Christianna's Debutante Journey 2027 (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the Gray Family,” or “Kanga Corp”) operates this website as a family-run celebration honoring Christianna Gray and her participation in the 2027 Chicago (IL) Chapter Debutante Cotillion. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, complete a reservation, place a souvenir journal advertisement, make a sponsorship commitment, or sign up to receive updates.

This is not the official chapter website and is not operated by The Links, Incorporated. Kanga Corp, on behalf of the Gray Family, is the responsible party for the personal information collected through this site.

We collect only the information necessary to coordinate the cotillion celebration, manage reservations and contributions, and communicate with you about the event. This may include:

• Contact details — your name, email address, and phone number.
• Guest details — individual guest names, seating requests, and party size for reservations.
• Payment information — billing details processed through our authorized payment provider; we do not store full card numbers on this site.
• Journal advertisement details — business or family information, congratulatory messages, uploaded photos and logos, and special instructions.
• Sponsorship details — supporter information, preferred recognition name, intended contribution, and requested follow-up.
• Messages of encouragement — words of encouragement submitted for Christianna, subject to parental review and approval prior to publication.
• Communications content — the content of messages you send us and your communication preferences.

We use the information you provide to:

• Confirm and coordinate guest reservations, seating, and cotillion attendance.
• Process payments and track installment balances and fundraising credit.
• Coordinate souvenir journal advertisements, artwork production, and proof approvals.
• Record and acknowledge sponsorship pledges and contributions.
• Send event reminders, updates, and post-event thank-you messages with your consent.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested follow-up.
• Plan family logistics and cotillion preparation activities.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive SMS text messages from us related to the cotillion — including reservation confirmations, payment receipts, installment reminders, upcoming event reminders, proof approval notifications, and post-event thank-you messages. Messaging is consent-based and used for these stated purposes only.

Message frequency varies. You may expect to receive messages around key milestones (for example, reservation confirmation, payment due reminders, event-day reminders, and follow-up thank-you messages). Standard message and data rates may apply from your mobile carrier.

Opt-out: You may cancel SMS messaging at any time by replying STOP to any message. Upon opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message and receive no further SMS messages from us.

Help: For support, reply HELP to any message or contact us through the channels listed below.

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile information for marketing purposes. Your carrier may require message delivery data for SMS delivery, and we share only what is necessary to deliver the messages you have requested.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. We are not responsible for message delivery failures outside our control.

With your consent, we may send email updates about the cotillion, including inquiry confirmations, payment receipts, monthly supporter updates, upcoming event announcements, and post-event thank-you messages. You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.

This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to operate the Site, remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and measure the effectiveness of our communications. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and improve your experience.

We use the following categories of cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function, such as maintaining your session and enabling forms. These cannot be disabled.
• Preference cookies — remember your choices (such as display settings) so we can tailor your experience on return visits.
• Analytics & measurement — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve its performance and content. This may include aggregated, de-identified usage data.
• Tracking pixels — used by our authorized platforms to measure outreach effectiveness and, where you have consented, to deliver relevant follow-up about the cotillion.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through the browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site. You can also opt out of certain tracking by following the instructions provided by the relevant platform or by adjusting your device's privacy settings. We do not use cookies to sell your personal information to third parties.

Where required by applicable law, we seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies or tracking technologies on your device. You may withdraw that consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

Payments are processed through our authorized payment provider. We do not collect or store full credit or debit card numbers on this site. Payment authorization, billing, and refunds are governed by our payment provider's terms and applicable law. We distinguish sponsorship pledges from funds received and chapter-confirmed fundraising credit. We do not promise tax deductibility.

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as necessary to operate the celebration, which may include:

• Our authorized payment provider, to process payments and refunds.
• The cotillion chapter, to coordinate approved ticket sales, seating, and fundraising credit where applicable.
• Design and production partners, for journal advertisement artwork and the souvenir journal, where you have requested a journal ad.
• Mobile carriers, to deliver SMS messages you have requested.
• Service providers that help us operate the site and send communications, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Christianna Gray is a minor. All public content concerning her — including biographies, photographs, journey journal entries, and media — requires parental review and approval prior to publication. Kanga Corp and the Gray Family serve as the responsible guardians for all content related to Christianna Gray on this site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children other than as coordinated by a parent or guardian. If you believe a child's information has been collected in error, please contact us and we will address it promptly.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to coordinate the celebration, complete our obligations, and comply with legal requirements. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information; however, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt out of SMS and email marketing communications at any time.
• Withdraw consent for ongoing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact Kanga Corp on behalf of the Gray Family through the Contact page. Updates to this policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.