PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 14, 2025
Venture Forward Events LLC – San Francisco, California

Venture Forward Events LLC (“Venture Forward Events,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and limits the collection and use of personal information to what is reasonably necessary to operate this website and respond to legitimate inquiries.

This Privacy Policy applies to www.ventureforwardevents.com (“Site”) and any information voluntarily submitted through it. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you choose to provide directly, such as when you:

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Email us through the Site

  • Request information about our services

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Company name

  • Phone (if provided)

  • Details of your inquiry

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial data, government IDs, health data) and we do not collect information from minors.

We do not sell personal information.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information you submit for the limited purpose of:

  • Responding to your inquiry

  • Discussing potential business opportunities

  • Communicating about our services

  • Operating and securing the Site

We do not use your data for profiling, advertising, or behavioral marketing.

3. Sharing Information

We do not share your information with third parties, except:

  • With service providers who host or support this Site (e.g., Squarespace, analytics tools)

  • As required by law or to protect our legal interests

These third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and may not use your information for any other purpose.

4. Your Rights – California Residents

If you reside in California, you have the right to:

  • Request to know what personal data we have (if any)

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To make a request, use the contact form and include the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may verify your identity before processing.

We do not sell or share personal information in a way that triggers the opt-out requirement under California law.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use basic cookies for functionality and limited analytics (e.g., page views, browser type). We do not use tracking pixels, ad tech, or third-party marketing platforms.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Functionality may be affected.

6. Data Retention

We retain submitted data only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Fulfill any legal obligations

  • Protect against fraud or misuse

If you would like your data deleted, you may request it (see Section 4).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information submitted through this Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

You use this Site and submit information at your own risk.

8. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. Use them at your own discretion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the current version.

10. Contact

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions, contact us via the form on our Site. All requests must be submitted in writing.