Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: name, email, profile details, event submissions, comments, newsletter sign-ups, and any messages you send us.

Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URL, and approximate location, collected via cookies and similar technologies.

From third parties: if you sign in with Google or another provider, we receive basic profile information that provider shares with us.

2. How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To create and manage your account
• To review and publish event submissions
• To send the newsletter and transactional emails you have requested
• To personalize content and recommendations
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, preferences, and aggregate analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the Site.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, email, analytics)
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Site, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including the EEA, UK, and California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, object to certain processing, or withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

We may process your information in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by email.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us.