Privacy Policy

What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, or fill out a form to attend a SiliconValley.Video (SV.V) event. When registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

  • To personalize your experience (Your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs.)
  • To improve our website (We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.)
  • To improve customer service (Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.)
  • To send periodic marketing emails (The email address you provide will be used to send you information about SV.V activities, members and sponsors, and updates.)
  • To enable SV.V to send you the Insider newsletter
  • To enable SV.V to communicate information about our conferences and events
  • To enable SV.V to confirm your attendance at our conferences and events

Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.

We offer the use of a secure server. All supplied sensitive information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, which is then encrypted and only made accessible to those authorized with special access rights to such systems who are required to keep the information confidential.

Do we use cookies and IP addresses?

Yes, we use cookies, which are removed when you close your browser. We do not collect information from your computer; however, we use cookies to collect identifying information about you. For example, website surfing or user preferences for a specific site.

We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track movement, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.

Do we use Google Analytics?

Yes, we use all features of Google Analytics including obtaining specific visitor cookie data, including the source, medium, and keyword used to visit our website. Google Analytics does not store any visitor-specific data and we will not use visitor-specific data in any way related to Google Analytics.

Electronic Direct Mailings

We use MailChimp as our marketing automation platform. By clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from SV.V, or by contacting us at [email protected]. We will treat your information with respect.

Links to other websites

SV.V contains links to other websites. SV.V will not be held responsible for the privacy practices of such other business websites.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or supporting SV.V and its activities, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. SV.V may pass your details to event sponsors only if you have given consent.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products, and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This online Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on this page.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at [email protected].