Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Demographic information (age, location)
• Social media handles and profiles
• Payment information (for ticket purchases)
• Professional information (for nominations)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process votes and verify voter eligibility
• Manage nominations and communicate with nominees
• Send confirmation emails and event updates
• Improve our website and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
• Send promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze trends and gather statistical information

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery and communication
• Payment processing
• Data analytics and marketing
• Event management

For Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
• Contacting us directly at privacy@lea2026.com
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

10. Data Retention

We 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 by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights