Privacy Policy
Tech Catalyst Summit values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through our website, event registration pages, mailing lists, community applications, ticket purchases, sponsor activations, and in-person or virtual Tech Catalyst Summit events.
By purchasing a ticket, registering for an event, joining our mailing list, submitting a community application, attending a Tech Catalyst Summit event, or otherwise engaging with our platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Job title
- LinkedIn profile or professional social media links
- Event registration details
- Ticket purchase information
- Community application responses
- Sponsor or partnership inquiry information
- Communication preferences
- Photos, videos, testimonials, or other event-related content where you may appear
We may also collect certain technical information when you visit our website or engage with our digital platforms, including browser type, device information, IP address, pages viewed, referral sources, and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
Tech Catalyst Summit may use your information for purposes related to our events, community, marketing, partnerships, and business operations, including to:
- Process event registrations and ticket purchases
- Confirm attendance and provide event updates
- Send event reminders, logistics, and post-event communications
- Add you to our mailing list when you register, purchase a ticket, or opt in
- Share relevant Tech Catalyst Summit news, events, opportunities, and community updates
- Support sponsor, partner, and marketing activations connected to Tech Catalyst Summit events
- Improve our website, communications, and event experience
- Personalize content, invitations, and opportunities based on your professional interests
- Facilitate networking, community engagement, and curated introductions
- Promote future Tech Catalyst Summit events, programs, and offerings
- Analyze event attendance, engagement, and audience demographics
- Maintain business records and comply with applicable legal obligations
3. Information Sharing With Marketing Partners, Sponsors, and Event Partners
Tech Catalyst Summit works with sponsors, marketing partners, vendors, community partners, and event collaborators to produce and promote high-quality technology, business, investment, and executive networking experiences.
By purchasing a ticket, registering for an event, joining our mailing list, submitting a community application, or attending a Tech Catalyst Summit event, you grant Tech Catalyst Summit permission to use your information in connection with Tech Catalyst Summit events, marketing campaigns, sponsor activations, and community-building efforts.
This may include sharing limited attendee or registrant information with trusted marketing partners, sponsors, event partners, or service providers for purposes such as:
- Event promotion and audience engagement
- Sponsor follow-up related to a specific event or activation
- Co-branded marketing campaigns
- Community invitations and membership opportunities
- Event analytics and reporting
- Lead tracking, registration support, and attendee communications
- Future event invitations and related professional opportunities
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, certain event participation, sponsorship, co-marketing, and partnership activities may involve sharing relevant attendee or registrant information with approved Tech Catalyst Summit partners for business, marketing, networking, or event-related purposes.
All partners are expected to use shared information only in connection with Tech Catalyst Summit-related activities or relevant professional opportunities.
4. Mailing List and Communications Consent
When you purchase a ticket, register for an event, apply to join the Tech Catalyst Summit community, download event materials, or otherwise provide your contact information, you may be added to our mailing list.
You consent to receive communications from Tech Catalyst Summit, including:
- Event announcements
- Ticket offers and discounts
- Sponsor and partner updates
- Community invitations
- VIP membership opportunities
- Post-event recaps
- Professional networking opportunities
- Marketing and promotional content
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly at info@techcatalystsummit.com.
Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to events you registered for or services you requested.
5. Photography, Video, Audio, and Event Recording Notice
Tech Catalyst Summit events may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed, or otherwise recorded for promotional, marketing, editorial, educational, archival, and commercial purposes.
By attending a Tech Catalyst Summit event, you acknowledge and agree that you may be photographed, filmed, recorded, or otherwise captured in event content. You grant Tech Catalyst Summit, its affiliates, partners, sponsors, vendors, and representatives the right to use your name, image, likeness, voice, appearance, and participation in event-related media without additional approval or compensation.
This content may be used in:
- Event recap videos
- Social media posts
- Website content
- Email campaigns
- Sponsor decks
- Promotional materials
- Press materials
- Advertisements
- Community and membership marketing
- Future event campaigns
- Internal and external presentations
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a Tech Catalyst Summit representative at the event. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests, we cannot guarantee exclusion from crowd shots, background footage, or general event media.
6. Payment Information
Ticket purchases and payments may be processed through third-party payment platforms or event registration providers. Tech Catalyst Summit does not directly store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials unless specifically stated.
Payment processors may collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms of service.
7. Third-Party Platforms and Links
Tech Catalyst Summit may use third-party platforms for event registration, ticketing, email marketing, analytics, customer relationship management, video hosting, payment processing, advertising, and community engagement.
These third-party platforms may collect information directly from you and may have their own privacy policies. Tech Catalyst Summit is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not control.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no system, website, email platform, payment processor, or digital transmission method is completely secure.
By using our website, registering for events, or sharing information with us, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
9. Data Retention
We may retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to support Tech Catalyst Summit business operations, event history, marketing activities, sponsor reporting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and community engagement.
You may request that we update or remove your information by contacting us at info@techcatalystsummit.com. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and reasonable business requirements.
10. Your Choices
You may request to:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Update your contact information
- Request removal from certain mailing lists
- Ask questions about how your information is used
- Request that we limit future marketing communications where reasonably possible
To make a request, contact us at: info@techcatalystsummit.com
11. Children's Privacy
Tech Catalyst Summit events, services, and communications are intended for professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and adult participants. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Tech Catalyst Summit may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of our website, registration pages, mailing list, or attendance at Tech Catalyst Summit events after updates are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact: