At Showtide (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our site”, “fair”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you provide when using the site or participating in offline events. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, how we use it and what rights you have.
What data we collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide through forms on the website, including:
- First and last name – for personalized communication;
- Email – for communication, sending letters, notifications and event information;
- Phone – for quick communication on organizational matters, if necessary;
- Company name – if you represent a business or brand participating in the fair;
- Comments, messages, submissions – the content of your submissions via contact forms, feedback or surveys.
We do not collect sensitive data such as bank card numbers, health or biometric information.
How we use the data
We use the data we collect exclusively for the following purposes:
- Handling inquiries and communications – responding to your inquiries and questions relating to the fair.
- Sending newsletters – if you have opted in to receive newsletters, we will send you announcements, updates and event reminders.
- Improving the site – data (in anonymized form) may be used to analyze, test and improve the user experience.
- Administrative purposes – e.g. for registering participants, booking stands, confirming participation and collecting feedback after the event.
Transfer of data to third parties
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- Where it is necessary for the provision of services (for example, passing your name and e-mail through a mailing service to send you a letter);
- Where required by law, including requests from public authorities if they meet legal requirements.
Any third party services we work with (e.g. email newsletters or analytics) are committed to similar data protection measures.
Data storage and protection
We store your personal data:
- only for the period necessary for the purposes for which it was collected;
- on secure servers protected by standard technical and organizational measures (firewalls, SSL, anti-virus, etc.);
- with restricted access – only authorized employees related to the fair’s operations have access to the data.
After the end of the storage period or at your request, the data is deleted or anonymized.
Your rights
As a user you have a number of rights in relation to your data:
- Right of access: you can request a copy of all personal data we hold.
- Right to rectification: if the data is out of date or contains errors, you can request that it be corrected.
- Right to erasure: you can request the deletion of your data if it is no longer needed or you withdraw consent to its use.
- Right to unsubscribe: you can unsubscribe from all email newsletters via a link in the email or by writing to us directly.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the contacts below.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies – small text files that are stored on your device and help:
- remember your preferences on repeat visits,
- analyze traffic and user behavior,
- improve site functionality and performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that this may affect the performance of some elements of the site.
We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics, but only in an impersonal form.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
1192 Pike Street, San Diego, CA 92126;
858-547-0946;