Effective Date: June 19, 2026

SCM Events (“SCM Events,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.scmevents.com, purchase tickets, register for events, submit forms, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

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

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment and billing information
• Event registration information
• Nomination or submission information
• Any other information you choose to provide through forms, emails, surveys, or communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of visits
• Other usage and analytics information

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process ticket purchases and event registrations
• Process nominations, submissions, and applications
• Communicate with ticket holders, nominees, attendees, sponsors, vendors, and partners
• Send event updates, announcements, confirmations, and customer service communications
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Monitor website performance and analytics
• Send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Ticket Purchases and Third-Party Services

SCM Events may utilize third-party providers for ticketing, payment processing, event management, email communications, website hosting, analytics, marketing, and related services.

When purchasing tickets or registering for an event, your information may be collected and processed by these third-party providers in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with through our website.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, processing payments, managing events, providing analytics, delivering email communications, or servicing our customers.

We may also disclose information:

• When required by law
• In response to legal requests or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or security issues
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure marketing effectiveness
• Enhance the overall user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Email and SMS Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number, SCM Events may contact you regarding:

• Ticket purchases
• Event registrations
• Event reminders
• Schedule updates
• Customer support matters
• Promotional offers and announcements

Message and data rates may apply for SMS communications where applicable.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. Opting out of promotional communications will not prevent us from sending transactional or event-related messages.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request restrictions on certain uses of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information listed below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information from our records.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.

Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

SCM Events
Website: https://www.scmevents.com
Email: tickets@scmevents.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.