1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name
• Email address
• Job title, company, or affiliation
• Payment information (when applicable)
• Any information you voluntarily provide when registering for events or subscribing to updates

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Register and manage attendance at Deep Tech Week and related events
• Communicate event updates, schedules, and promotional material
• Improve our website and event services
• Respond to inquiries or feedback
• Process payments and confirmations for ticketed or VIP events
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Event partners, sponsors, or co-hosts (only with consent or as necessary for event operations)
• Service providers for hosting, payment processing, and analytics
• Authorities or law enforcement if required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link
• Request that we restrict or stop processing your data
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at andrew@hyperstition.tech.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website or event materials may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

1. Standard Refund Policy

• Full Refund: Tickets canceled 14 or more days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund (excluding non-refundable processing fees).
• Partial Refund: Cancellations made between 13 and 5 days before the event start date are eligible for a 50% refund.
• No Refund: Cancellations made within 5 days of the event start date are not eligible for a refund.

2. Event Cancellation or Rescheduling

If an event is canceled by Hyperstition Incorporated, all ticket holders will receive a full refund, including processing fees.
If an event is rescheduled, tickets will remain valid for the new date. Attendees who cannot make the rescheduled date may request a full refund within 14 days of the rescheduling notice.

3. Force Majeure

Hyperstition Incorporated is not responsible for failure to perform its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, labor strikes). In such cases, refunds may be issued at the organizer’s discretion.

4. Transfer Policy

Tickets are fully transferable to another attendee upon request, at no additional charge, up to 48 hours prior to the event. Please contact us at andrew@hyperstition.tech to request a name change.

5. How to Request a Refund

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to andrew@hyperstition.tech. Please include:

• Full name
• Ticket order number
• Reason for refund

We aim to respond to refund requests within 5 business days.

6. Processing Fees

Please note that third-party payment processor fees (e.g., Stripe) may not be refundable depending on their policies.