Privacy Policy

SummitConnect App

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

Winding River Consulting ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you use the SummitConnect App (the "App"), which supports attendee engagement and networking for the Digital Deep Dive Summit and other events hosted by Winding River Consulting.

By accessing or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using the App, you may provide certain personal information, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Job title
• Profile photo (optional)

This information may be provided during registration, profile creation, or when participating in networking features within the App.

Event Participation Information

The App may also collect information related to your participation in event activities, such as:

• Session selections or schedule interactions
• Poll or survey responses
• Messages or networking interactions with other attendees

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical information automatically when you use the App, including:

• Device type and operating system
• App usage data
• General analytics about feature usage and engagement

This information is collected to help us improve the performance, usability, and experience of the App.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide access to the App and its features
• Display event schedules and related content
• Enable attendee networking and messaging
• Allow participants to discover and connect with other attendees
• Facilitate sponsor visibility within the App
• Conduct surveys and gather feedback about event sessions
• Improve the functionality and performance of the App
• Analyze overall event engagement

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Attendee Networking and Profile Visibility

The App includes networking features designed to help event participants connect with one another.

If you create a profile in the App:

• Certain profile information (such as name, company, and job title) may be visible to other attendees.
• You may choose to interact with other attendees through messaging or connection features.
• By using these networking features, you acknowledge that information you share with other attendees may be viewed or used by them.

You are responsible for the information you choose to share within networking interactions.

4. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We may use third-party analytics tools and event technology platforms to help operate the App and understand how users engage with it.

These tools may collect limited technical information such as:

• Device information
• App usage patterns
• Engagement metrics

This information is used solely to improve the performance and effectiveness of the App and the overall event experience.

5. External Links

The App may contain links to external websites or resources, including session materials, sponsor content, or additional event information.

Winding River Consulting is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those external sites.

6. Data Sharing

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• With service providers who help operate the App or support event delivery
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of Winding River Consulting, event participants, or others

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Limited attendee information may be visible to other participants through the networking features of the App.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Support the event experience
• Analyze event engagement and feedback
• Maintain records related to event participation

Information may be deleted or anonymized after it is no longer needed for these purposes.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system or digital platform can guarantee complete security.

Users are encouraged to protect their login credentials and use discretion when sharing information within networking features.

9. Children's Privacy

The SummitConnect App is intended for professional conference participants who are 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

10. Your Choices

You may choose to:

• Limit the information you include in your profile
• Decline to participate in networking features
• Contact us to request removal of your information where applicable

Requests regarding personal information may be directed to the contact listed below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or App functionality.

Any updates will be reflected by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Winding River Consulting
https://windingriverconsulting.com/

Email: revans@windingriverconsulting.com

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