Effective Date: December 4, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to barnesbuchanan.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including during event registration. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with you (“Personal Data”). This includes:
- Personal Information You Provide: When registering for an event, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, organization, job title, dietary preferences, payment details, and other relevant information.
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other technical data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and tracking pixels to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content, including retargeted digital marketing.
- Event-Specific Data: Details related to your registration, such as attendance preferences, special accommodations, and participation responses.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
- To facilitate your registration for events
- To communicate event details, updates, and reminders
- To process payments related to event registration
- To provide customer support related to your registration
- To send marketing and promotional communications
- To personalize your experience
- To analyze website and event registration data to improve our offerings
- To engage in retargeted digital marketing campaigns
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Payment Processing
Payments for event registration are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers. All payment transactions are subject to the privacy policies of the payment service providers. By submitting payment information, you agree to the processing of your payment data in accordance with applicable laws and the privacy policies of the payment processors.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Event Partners and Service Providers: Trusted third-party partners involved in organizing or hosting the event, such as venue providers, catering, technical support, or marketing agencies, to facilitate your participation.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets.
- Advertising and Marketing Partners: For retargeted digital marketing campaigns, including the use of cookies and tracking pixels to serve relevant ads across various digital platforms.
5. Opt-In and Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
- United States & California: You may receive marketing emails from us after completing your registration. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at webmaster@bipc.com.
- California Residents (CCPA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights, including the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data for targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact us at webmaster@bipc.com.
- Canada (PIPEDA): Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canadian residents have the right to withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of their personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations. You may also request access to your data and request corrections. To do so, contact us at webmaster@bipc.com.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your data
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to certain processing activities, including targeted advertising
To exercise these rights or update your preferences, please contact us at webmaster@bipc.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for the duration of the event registration process and any related legal or administrative purposes.
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: webmaster@bipc.com
Website: barnesbuchanan.com