Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Young Professionals Leadership Summit (“YPLS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (yplsummit.com), register for our events, or interact with us in any way.

By accessing or using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and procedures this Privacy Policy describes. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Professional Information: Job title, company, industry, professional experience
• Registration Information: Event registration details, payment information
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us or participating in surveys
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and similar technologies

Photos, Videos, and Event Materials

During our events, we may take photographs, record videos, and collect materials from presentations and workshops. These materials may include:

• Photographs of attendees, speakers, and events
• Video recordings of sessions, workshops, and networking events
• Presentation slides and materials from speakers
• Feedback forms and survey responses

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process registrations and payments
• To communicate with you about the event, including updates and changes
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• To develop and improve our marketing and promotional efforts
• To analyze and understand how our services are used
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service
• Event Partners and Sponsors: With your consent, we may share your information with event partners and sponsors
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Photo and Material Usage Rights

By registering for and attending the Young Professionals Leadership Summit, you grant us the following rights:

Photography and Video Usage

• You grant YPLS a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use photographs and video recordings that include your image for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes.
• This includes the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, create derivative works, and otherwise use these materials in any medium, including print, digital, social media, and advertising.
• We may identify you by name in connection with such use unless you specifically request otherwise.

Speaker and Participant Materials

• Speakers grant YPLS permission to record, photograph, and share their presentations with attendees and for promotional purposes.
• Materials submitted by speakers and participants may be shared with other attendees and used for promotional and educational purposes.
• You retain ownership of your intellectual property, but grant YPLS a license to use, reproduce, and distribute these materials in connection with the summit and related activities.

Opt-Out Options

• If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify us in writing at info@yplsummit.com before the event.
• We will make reasonable efforts to comply with your request, but cannot guarantee that you will not appear in the background of photos or recordings in public areas of the event.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@yplsummit.com.

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and to hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.