Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

• Name
• Email address
• Contact number(s)
• Job title
• Company/Organization
• Industry
• Demographic info (e.g., age, gender, interests)
• Profile photo
• Payment details (for paid ticketing/registrations)
• Learning & engagement metrics
• Any other information voluntarily submitted via registration forms, surveys, or interactions with the Website

Automatically Collected Information:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• IP address
• Location data
• Time of visit, pages viewed, referring websites
• Device ID and connection type
• Interaction data with our Website (clicks, scrolls, time spent)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Register you for the event and manage your participation
• Personalize and improve your experience on the Website
• Send event communications, reminders, feedback forms, and resources
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our content, offerings, and website performance
• Run surveys, promotions, or other site features
• Share event updates, news, and marketing communications (you may opt out anytime)
• Provide access to event recordings, post-event materials, or certificates (if applicable)

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., Hubilo, Bigmarker, Hubspot) who help us run the event, registration, or communication systems
• Sponsors and partners of the D2C Growth Summit, who may use it for networking or offering relevant business opportunities
• Analytics providers to help us understand user behavior and improve our services
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or respond to lawful requests.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Personalize content and ads
• Analyze website traffic and behavior
• Remember user preferences
• Provide secure login and session management

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on the site.

5. Data Security & Infrastructure

We use enterprise-grade infrastructure (e.g., Google Cloud Platform) to ensure your data is:

• Encrypted during transmission and at rest
• Stored securely in access-controlled environments
• Regularly backed up and monitored for threats

Only authorized personnel at The Cogent or our trusted partners can access your data, and only on a need-to-know basis.

6. Public Interactions & Third-Party Platforms

Comments or posts made publicly on our Website or social media may be visible to others. If you choose to share event content via LinkedIn, Facebook, or other platforms, your activity is governed by those platforms’ privacy policies.

7. Communications & Opt-Out

By registering for the event, you agree to receive event-related emails, updates, or reminders from The Cogent. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email. You may still receive essential communications (like transactional or ticket-related messages).

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If material changes are made, we will notify you via email or a prominent website notice. Your continued use of the Website or Services after such changes will indicate your acceptance.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: