Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
The Hammer Deaf Expo is a program of Signature Stars Inc., a nonprofit organization.
This Privacy Policy explains how The Hammer Deaf Expo and Signature Stars Inc. collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at thehammerdeafexpo.com, contact us, register for events, volunteer, sponsor, donate, or interact with our programs.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization or business name
- Volunteer information
- Vendor or sponsor information
- Event registration information
- Donation or sponsorship information
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Accessibility or accommodation requests
We do not store full credit card or payment card numbers on this website.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General website usage data
This information helps us operate the website, improve performance, understand visitor activity, and protect against misuse or security issues.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Operate and improve our website
- Respond to questions or requests
- Communicate about events, programs, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and community activities
- Process registrations, reservations, donations, sponsorships, or vendor requests
- Provide accessibility support or accommodations when requested
- Send event updates, announcements, or nonprofit communications
- Maintain records for nonprofit operations
- Protect the website from fraud, spam, misuse, or security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Events, Tickets, Donations, and Third-Party Services
The Hammer Deaf Expo may use third-party services such as Eventbrite, payment processors, email platforms, website hosting providers, analytics tools, social media platforms, or other service providers.
When you use a third-party service, your information may also be subject to that third party’s privacy policy and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites or platforms.
5. Marketing and Email Communications
We may send emails about events, programs, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, donations, community updates, or other nonprofit-related information.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.
We may still send important administrative or event-related messages when necessary.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and communication service providers
- Event registration platforms
- Payment processors
- Analytics or website performance tools
- Volunteers, staff, contractors, or partners helping operate our events or programs
- Legal, government, or regulatory authorities if required by law
We only share information as reasonably needed to operate the website, manage events, support nonprofit programs, or comply with legal obligations.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, analyze website traffic, and remember certain preferences.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy if posted on our website.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including event administration, nonprofit records, communications, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security.
Some records may be kept longer if required for nonprofit, financial, tax, legal, or reporting purposes.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no website, email system, or online service is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted online.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If our events include youth or family activities, information may be collected from a parent, guardian, or authorized adult for registration, safety, accessibility, or event participation purposes.
11. Accessibility and Accommodation Requests
If you contact us about accessibility, communication access, interpreter needs, captioning, accommodations, or related support, we will use that information only to respond to your request and help provide appropriate support when possible.
12. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Opt out of promotional communications
- Ask questions about how your information is used
To make a privacy request, contact us at:
13. Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites, including ticketing platforms, sponsors, vendors, partners, social media pages, payment processors, or community resources.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security, or practices of third-party websites.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact us:
The Hammer Deaf Expo
A program of Signature Stars Inc.
Email: info@thehammerdeafexpo.com