Privacy Policy - West Coast Gaming Summit

Introduction

Welcome to the West Coast Gaming Summit's Privacy Policy. At West Coast Gaming Summit, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our event, or interact with us in any way.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our site, register for the summit, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available. You may be asked for, as appropriate:

Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
Professional information (such as job title, company, and industry)
Demographic information (such as age, gender, and country of residence)
Payment information (such as credit card details for event registration)
Preferences (such as session interests, dietary restrictions for event attendees)

Non-Personal Data

We may also collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. This may include:

Browser name and type
Technical information about users' means of connection to our site, such as the operating system, Internet service provider, and other similar information
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other similar browsing data
IP address and location data

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

To process and manage your event registration
To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us
To send periodic emails regarding our event, updates, and related products or services
To improve our website, services, and product offerings
To personalize your user experience and to deliver content most relevant to your interests
To better understand how users access and use our site to improve design and functionality
To respond to customer service requests and support needs
To administer a contest, promotion, survey, or other site feature
To protect against unauthorized access or illegal activities

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service).
Business Transfers: If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceedings, or similar legal process.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us consent to do so.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of West Coast Gaming Summit, our users, or others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
Functionality Cookies: Used to recognize you when you return to our website.
Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to maintain the security of your personal information, including secure payment processing methods, encryption of sensitive data, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of your personal information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to object to processing of your personal information
The right to request restriction of processing your personal information
The right to data portability
The right to withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on consent to process your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

By email: [email protected]
By phone: +1 (213) 692-4817
By mail: 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

For data protection inquiries specifically, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].