Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center ("Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center," "we," "our," or "us") is a doing business as (d/b/a) of Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc., a Delaware nonprofit corporation.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center website and the choices available to you.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide information about how visitors interact with the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate and secure our website.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyze website traffic and visitor activity.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Support embedded content and third-party services, where applicable.

We do not use cookies to collect more information than is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and submitting online forms. These cookies cannot be disabled through our website because they are required for the website to operate.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent where required by applicable law, we may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), deployed through Google Tag Manager, to better understand how visitors use our website. Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated or de-identified form and is used solely to improve our website and visitor experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or other settings, to provide a more personalized experience.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

We may use advertising and marketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of digital advertising campaigns and to support remarketing efforts across platforms, including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and LinkedIn. These cookies may track your activity across websites to help deliver relevant advertisements. Advertising campaigns may not be active at all times, but our website may be configured to support them.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features of our website rely on third-party providers that may place cookies on your device. These include Monday.com, which powers our embedded event inquiry form; Google, which provides analytics and tag management through Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager; and advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn, where applicable. Each provider may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those providers.

Your Cookie Choices

You may manage or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of portions of this website.

California Privacy Information

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Information collected through cookies may be considered personal information under California law depending on the type of cookie and how it is used.

If we use cookies for analytics or other non-essential purposes, we will provide any notices and choices required by applicable California law.

For additional information regarding our privacy practices and any rights available to California residents, please review our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center
A d/b/a of Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc.
3050 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, CA 95020

Email: info@heckerpassevents.com

Please also review our Privacy Policy for additional information regarding how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide when you visit our website or otherwise interact with us online.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you complete an event inquiry form, subscribe to our email newsletter, request information, or otherwise contact us, we may collect information including:

Name
Organization or Company Name
Email Address
Telephone Number
Mailing Address (if provided)
Event Type
Preferred Event Date(s)
Estimated Attendance
Event Details
Budget Information (if provided)
Marketing communication preferences
Any other information you voluntarily provide

Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain information may be necessary for us to respond to your inquiry or provide the communications you have requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
Website usage information collected through cookies or similar technologies

For more information regarding cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to event inquiries.
Communicate regarding venue availability and services.
Prepare proposals and event estimates.
Schedule site visits and tours.
Send newsletters, event announcements, promotional offers, and other marketing communications to individuals who have requested to receive them.
Respond to customer service requests.
Improve our website and visitor experience.
Maintain the security of our website.
Comply with legal obligations.
Protect the rights, property, and safety of Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc., and others.

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other marketing communications, your contact information is managed through Campaign Monitor, our email marketing service provider. Campaign Monitor processes subscriber information on our behalf for the purpose of distributing newsletters and promotional communications in accordance with its applicable privacy and security practices.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing communications will not affect our ability to contact you regarding an event inquiry or other transaction you have initiated.

Customer Relationship Management and Email Communications

Event inquiries submitted through our website are securely transmitted to our customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Monday.com, where they are managed by authorized personnel for the purpose of responding to inquiries, communicating with prospective clients, administering event bookings, and maintaining customer relationship records.

Individuals who choose to subscribe to our newsletter or other marketing communications have their contact information securely processed through Campaign Monitor, our email marketing platform. Campaign Monitor is used solely to manage subscriber lists and distribute newsletters, event announcements, and promotional communications on our behalf.

Both Monday.com and Campaign Monitor process personal information only as necessary to provide services to Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center in accordance with their applicable privacy and security practices.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only as necessary with:

Service providers that help operate our website or business.
Technology providers, including Monday.com for customer relationship management.
Campaign Monitor for email newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications.
Squarespace for website hosting.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager for website analytics and tag management.
Advertising platforms, including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and LinkedIn, where we run digital advertising campaigns.
Professional advisors.
Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law.
Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring, if applicable.

Each service provider is expected to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party service providers we use to operate our website and support our business, including providers of customer relationship management, email communications, website hosting, analytics, and other technology services, may process or store personal information on servers located outside of California or the United States.

By using our website or submitting your personal information, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions where privacy laws may differ from those in your state or country of residence.

When we engage third-party service providers, we make reasonable efforts to work with reputable providers that maintain administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information and process it in accordance with applicable privacy laws and their contractual obligations.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to inquiries.
Manage customer relationships.
Maintain business records.
Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce our agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information collected and applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, improve functionality, understand website usage, and enhance the visitor experience.

Please review our Cookie Policy for additional information regarding our use of cookies and your available choices.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended to provide information regarding event rentals and venue services. It is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.

If we learn that personal information has been submitted by a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

California Privacy Information

California residents may have certain privacy rights under applicable California law.

Subject to applicable legal exceptions, California residents may request information regarding:

The categories of personal information we collect.
The purposes for which personal information is collected.
The categories of sources from which personal information is collected.
The categories of third parties with whom personal information is shared.
Access to personal information we maintain about them.
Correction of inaccurate personal information.
Deletion of personal information, where applicable.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights or submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

We will not discriminate against individuals for exercising any privacy rights available under applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any changes will become effective when posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center
A d/b/a of Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc.
3050 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, California 95020

Email: Info@heckerpassevents.com

For information regarding our use of cookies, please also review our Cookie Policy.

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Welcome to the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center website.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Purpose of This Website

This website is intended to:

Showcase Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center and its available event spaces.
Provide information about hosting private events at the venue.
Allow prospective clients to submit event inquiries and request quotations.
Provide information about public events held at the venue.
Allow visitors to subscribe to our email newsletter.
Provide directions, contact information, and links to our social media channels.

Information presented on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual offer.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes become effective upon posting to this website. Continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which describe how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

4. Permitted Use

You may use this website solely for lawful personal or business purposes related to learning about Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center, attending public events, or inquiring about hosting an event.

You agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Use automated systems or bots to access or scrape website content without our prior written permission.
Use the website in any manner that could damage or impair its operation.

5. Event Inquiry Forms

Our website allows visitors to submit inquiries regarding potential events.

Submission of an inquiry form:

Does not reserve a venue date.
Does not create a contract.
Does not guarantee venue availability.
Does not obligate either party to enter into an agreement.

Event reservations are confirmed only after the execution of a written agreement and satisfaction of any required deposits or other conditions established by Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center.

6. Public Event Information

From time to time, the website may provide information regarding public events hosted at Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center.

Dates, times, performers, activities, admission requirements, pricing, availability, and event details are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel events at any time.

7. Newsletter Subscription

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive newsletters and promotional communications.

By subscribing, you consent to receive email communications from Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content available on this website, including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, artwork, videos, illustrations, website design, layout, icons, audio, and downloads, is owned by or licensed to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, published, displayed, or used for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

Nothing contained on this website grants any license or right to use any trademark, logo, or copyrighted material without prior written consent.

9. User Submissions

Any information you voluntarily submit through inquiry forms, newsletter subscriptions, or other communications must be truthful and accurate.

You agree not to submit information that:

Is false or misleading.
Violates the rights of another person.
Contains unlawful, defamatory, or offensive material.
Contains malicious software or harmful code.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, event organizers, mapping services, or other resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience.

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability, or security.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

11. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure the information on this website is accurate and current. However, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or free from errors.

Venue specifications, capacities, amenities, availability, photographs, renderings, pricing (if displayed), event schedules, and other information are subject to change without notice.

Photographs, renderings, and conceptual images are intended to illustrate the venue and may not represent current conditions or future configurations.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HECKER PASS OUTDOOR EVENTS CENTER AND GILROY GARDENS FAMILY THEME PARK, INC. DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HECKER PASS OUTDOOR EVENTS CENTER, GILROY GARDENS FAMILY THEME PARK, INC., THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100), OR THE MINIMUM AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc., and their officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of this website.

15. Accessibility

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors.

If you encounter accessibility barriers while using this website, please contact us so we can work to address the issue and provide the information in an alternative format where reasonably possible.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center regarding your use of this website.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center
A d/b/a of Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc.
3050 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, California 95020

Email: info@heckerpassevents.com

Website: www.heckerpassevents.com