Event Registration Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 11, 2026

Organization: Strong Towns of Washington State ("Strong WA", "we", "us", or "our")

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share when registering for our events.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for an event via LinkedIn or our registration forms, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Job title and organization (if provided)

• Location/City

• Any optional dietary or accessibility accommodations you provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your details solely to:

• Manage event registration and attendance logistics.

• Send critical event updates, venue details, schedule changes, or materials.

• Follow up with post-event resources, surveys, or slides.

• Keep you informed about future events and civic initiatives (only if you opt in; you can unsubscribe at any time).

• Connect you with others in our network who we think may be valuable collaborators with you.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

• No Selling or Renting: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties or advertisers.

• Service Providers: Your data may be processed through trusted platforms strictly to facilitate event operations (e.g., LinkedIn event ticketing, email dispatch).

• Venue Coordination: Aggregated headcount or anonymized accommodation details may be shared with venue partners strictly for space and seating arrangements.

4. Data Retention & Security

We retain your event registration data only for as long as necessary to fulfill event follow-up and legal requirements. We implement standard administrative and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You may at any time:

• Opt out of future non-essential email communications via the unsubscribe link in our messages.

• Request to review, update, or permanently delete your contact information from our records.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or your personal data, reach out directly at connect@strongwa.org.