Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 9, 2024
The Gathering and The Gathering Summit ("we," "us," "our") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.cultgathering.com (the “Site”) and when you attend The Gathering Summit (the "Event"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or attend the event.
By accessing or using our Site and attending The Gathering Summit, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1. Personal Data
Personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when you:
- Register for the Event or purchase tickets
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out forms on our website
- Contact us through email or other communication channels
This personal data may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Company name
- Job title
1.2. Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone settings
- Referring and exit pages
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Date and time of access
This information helps us understand visitor behavior and improve the functionality of our website.
1.3. Event Media Collection (Photos and Videos)
When you attend The Gathering Summit, photos, videos, and other recordings may be taken of attendees, speakers, and participants. By attending the Event, you consent to the collection, use, and public display of your image, likeness, and any recordings for promotional, marketing, and editorial purposes.
These recordings may be used on our website, social media channels, or in other promotional materials. If you do not wish to have your image used in this way, please contact us prior to the event at [Insert Contact Email].
1.4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, tags, and scripts) to collect and track information about your browsing behavior. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function correctly without them.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To process your registration, purchases, and event attendance
- To send you marketing communications, including updates and promotional offers, with your consent
- To improve our website, services, and event experiences
- To conduct analysis or research on website usage and event feedback
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party partners for the following purposes:
- To process payments for event registration
- To help us provide services such as event management, email delivery, or website maintenance
- To comply with legal obligations or requests from governmental authorities
These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to our legal obligations)
- The right to object to or restrict how we process your data
- The right to withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing
- The right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your data rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Retention of Data
We will retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
The Gathering
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1025 10 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3E1