Privacy Policy

and TERMS OF USE

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Last Updated: January 5, 2020

Story Expo respects the privacy of your data. This includes the information of individuals who register for, attend, order, request or receive Story Expo related services, activities and events, and the users of its web site (“Site”), which includes www.storyexpo.com. This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we may collect, how we use the information, and the choices available to you regarding our use of the information. By participating in Story Expo events or using the Site or providing information to us which you request be used to maintain contact with you regarding Story Expo (such as providing to us your contact information via email or the contact page), you affirmatively consent to the collection and use of personal information in accordance with this Policy.

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

We may obtain information about you in various ways, such as through our activities, events, services and Sites, registration forms, written or oral consent either whether in person or electronically. The type of information we collect includes:

contact information (such as name, postal and email address, telephone number, or photo);
login credentials to events or the Site (if applicable); and
other personal information you affirmatively provide to us, such as through emails you send us or our contact page.

We do not collect identifying information from users of the general public areas of the site, except to the extent that information may be voluntarily provided by the user. Advertising “cookies” may be placed on your computer so that we can better understand your interests. This enables us to present you with customized and targeted advertising based on your previous interaction with the Story Expo site.

HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We minimize the amount of data we collect and retain. Any information which we may collect will be used for a specific purpose. For example, we may use the information described above to:

respond to your inquiries;
provide products and services to you;
send you promotional materials and newsletters;
communicate with you about, and administer your participation in, promotions, offers, or surveys
advise of updates to the Privacy Policy, the sites and of activities, events, and opportunities that may be of interest to you;
comply with and enforce applicable legal requirements, our agreements and policies, including our Terms of Use.

HOW WE PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We maintain safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, or access, however no data security measures can be guaranteed to be completely effective. Consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any personal information or other information. You transmit personal information to us at your own risk.

INFORMATION WE SHARE

We do not sell our information to third-party organizations.

We may disclose information about you (i) if we are required to do so by law or legal process, (ii) to law enforcement authorities or other government entities based on a lawful disclosure request, or (iii) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent harm or financial loss, or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual fraudulent or illegal activity. We reserve the right to transfer personal information we have about you in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets (including in the event of a reorganization, spin-off, dissolution or liquidation).

DATA RETENTION

We will retain personal information for as long as needed to provide services to you, subject to any withdrawal of consent by you and our compliance with this Policy. We may further retain and use this personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR DATA

You may at any time withdraw your consent and ask us to remove your information from databases by clicking on the “Contact” section of this Privacy Policy.

UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy with or without notice to you to reflect changes about how we collect, use, disclose or remove personal information. Your continued participation in our Events or use of our Sites after such updates will be subject to the then-current policy.

CONTACTING US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like us to update information we have about you or your preferences, please contact us using Contact Page.

Information, photos and documents provided on this site may be proprietary and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secrets and other applicable laws. Such information, not limited to those described, may not be copied without express written permission.Terms Of Use are governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of California.