Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Edge City is a project of Edge Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-2785973). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit edgecity.live, register for events, or participate in Edge City programs.

By using our website or engaging with our programs, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you provide when registering or contacting us.
• Application Information: Responses to event applications, including professional background, areas of interest, project descriptions, and any other materials you submit as part of an application process.
• Payment Information: Billing details necessary to process ticket purchases and donations. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device information, IP address, and referring URLs.
• Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email, social media, or other channels.
• Event Participation Data: Information related to your attendance at Edge City events, including travel details, dietary requirements, emergency contacts, and feedback you provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process event registrations, applications, and ticket purchases.
• Communicate with you about upcoming events, programs, grants, and fellowships.
• Facilitate your participation in Edge City events, including logistics and on-site coordination.
• Administer grant and fellowship programs, including evaluating applications and distributing funds.
• Improve and optimize our website, programs, and participant experience.
• Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (you may opt out at any time).
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and event management. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Event Partners: With venue operators, co-hosts, and logistics partners to the extent necessary for organizing and delivering Edge City events at various global locations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Edge Institute, Inc., our participants, or the public.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have given us explicit permission to share your information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage analytics. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve content and user experience. We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar tools.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain our relationship with you, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Event-related data may be retained for a reasonable period after an event concludes for follow-up communications, reporting, and program evaluation.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@edgecity.live. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Edge City operates events across multiple countries. Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By participating in Edge City events or using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your own.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and programs are not directed at individuals under the age of 13, and we do not collect personal information directly from children. When a parent or guardian indicates they will be bringing children to an Edge City event, we may collect basic information such as names and ages for event planning and safety purposes.

If you have any questions about how we handle information related to children, please contact us at info@edgecity.live.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, programs, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or participation in our programs after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Edge Institute, Inc.
Email: info@edgecity.live
Website: edgecity.live