USA Privacy Policy

Clutch Agency (“Clutch,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy and data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the SHIELD Act (New York), and other relevant state regulations.

What Is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?
"Personal Information" refers to any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can be associated with an individual. Examples include your name, email address, phone number, company, and job title.

We collect Personal Information through:

- Direct correspondence (e.g., forms, phone calls, email)
- Our website (clutchevents.co), apps, and event registration platforms
- Public sources such as LinkedIn or company websites
- Third-party vendors and marketing partners
- Cookies and tracking technologies

We collect your information to:

- Provide and manage our services and events
- Communicate with you
- Send marketing content (with your consent)
- Improve our products, services, and user experience

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links provided in our emails.

Sensitive Information
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless it is voluntarily provided and necessary for event participation (e.g., dietary or accessibility needs).

We only use such information:

- For the purpose for which it was provided
- With your explicit consent
- Where required by law

Third Parties
We may receive your information from third parties or provide it to them for purposes such as:

- Event technology and registration providers
- Email marketing platforms

Legal, IT, or business service providers

We ensure these third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be disclosed:

- To service providers and contractors acting on our behalf
- To event sponsors (with opt-out options provided)
- When required by law (e.g., legal obligations or law enforcement)
- In aggregate or anonymized form to report event attendance or analytics

Email Newsletters & Tracking
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive emails about our services. We track email interactions (e.g., opens, clicks) to tailor future communications. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Use of Cookies & Tracking Tools
Our website uses cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to:

- Analyze site performance and usage
- Personalize content and offers
- Support advertising efforts

You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure.

When Personal Information is no longer needed, we take appropriate steps to delete or de-identify it unless legal obligations require us to retain it.

Accessing and Updating Your Information
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. To do so, please contact us in writing. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws
Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia), you may have rights to:

Access your personal information
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of data sales or targeted advertising
- Limit use of sensitive personal information

To exercise these rights, email hello@clutchevents.co. We may ask for proof of identity to protect your data.

Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed of our practices.

Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:

Clutch Agency
Suite 625 #5015
28 Geary Street
San Francisco CA 94108
United States

hello@clutchevents.co
+1 (415) 520 1049