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1. Overview
TechEventsNow.com ("we," "our," or "us") is an independent tech event aggregation website operated by a single individual. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.
đ Key Privacy Principles
We collect minimal personal information, never sell your data, and only use information to improve our service and communicate with you when necessary.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you visit our website, submit events, or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Event Submissions: When you submit an event, we collect your name, email address, event details, and any additional information you provide
- Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you contact us
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you opt-in to receive updates
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Website Analytics: Page views, time spent on site, browser type, device information, and IP address
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve website functionality
- Server Logs: Automatically recorded information about your visits
âšī¸ We Do NOT Collect
âĸ Social media login information
âĸ Payment or financial information
âĸ Biometric data or personal identifiers
âĸ Location data beyond general geographic region
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To display events, process submissions, and maintain our website
- Communication: To respond to inquiries and send updates about submitted events
- Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our rights
3.1 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Legitimate Interest: Operating our website and providing event aggregation services
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and optional communications
- Contract Performance: Processing event submissions
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Public Event Listings: Event information (excluding personal contact details) is displayed publicly on our website
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfer: In the unlikely event of a business sale or transfer
â ī¸ Important Note
We never share your personal contact information (email, phone) with event organizers or third parties without your explicit consent.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (data is anonymized)
- Google AdSense: Advertising services with their own privacy policies
- Cloudflare: Website hosting and security services
- GitHub: Code repository and version control
These services have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We recommend reviewing their policies:
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
- Regular Updates: Keeping software and security measures current
- Data Minimization: Collecting only necessary information
đ Security Note
While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided in the Contact section.
8.1 Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Event submission data is typically retained for 2 years after the event date.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
Our website is operated from Australia and is subject to Australian privacy laws. If you are accessing our website from outside Australia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia.
10.1 GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide all rights outlined in this regulation.
10.2 CCPA Compliance
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and provide applicable rights under this law.
11. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes that materially affect how we use your personal information, we will provide additional notice through our website or email notifications.
12. Important Disclaimers
đ¯ Independent Operation
TechEventsNow.com is independently operated and is not affiliated with any of the companies, organizations, or events we list (including but not limited to AWS, Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Linux Foundation, etc.).
12.1 Event Information Disclaimer
We aggregate event information from publicly available sources and user submissions. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all event details.
12.2 External Links
Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
12.3 Fair Use of Company Names
Company names, trademarks, and event names are used for informational purposes only under fair use principles. We do not claim ownership or affiliation with these entities.
đ§ Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
[email protected]We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.