Privacy Policy – The Materials Show
About This Policy
American Events, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) produces The Materials Show and is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at americanevents.com, attend The Materials Show (including our NW and NE shows), or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Registration Information: Name, company, job title, email address, phone number, and industry details when you register for our trade show
- Contact Information: Details you provide when signing up for our newsletters, updates, or communications
- Event Information: Preferences, interests, and feedback related to our trade show and exhibitors
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Usage: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Trade Show Operations
- Processing registrations and managing attendance for The Materials Show (NW: Portland, Oregon and NE: Boston, Massachusetts)
- Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
- Facilitating networking and business connections at our events
Communications and Marketing
- Sending updates about The Materials Show, including registration openings, event schedules, and important announcements
- Sharing information about our exhibitors’ products and services through sponsored content and curated interviews conducted on the show floor
- Providing industry news and insights relevant to footwear, apparel, automotive, medical, military, high-tech, and related manufacturing sectors
- Promoting exhibitor offerings and facilitating business connections between materials and components suppliers and manufacturers
Event Enhancement
- Conducting surveys and collecting feedback to improve future events
- Creating and sharing content from the show floor, including interviews and highlights
- Analyzing attendance patterns and preferences to enhance the trade show experience
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Exhibitors and Sponsors
- We do not share or sell our contact lists to exhibitors, sponsors, or any third parties
- We facilitate business connections through our own communications and promotional activities on behalf of exhibitors
- Any networking opportunities are managed directly by American Events, Inc. while keeping attendee contact information confidential
Service Providers
- We work with limited third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business (such as email platforms and website hosting)
- These providers have access to personal information only as needed to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality
- We do not share our contact lists with third-party marketing or advertising platforms for monetization purposes
No Sale of Personal Information
- American Events, Inc. does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any third parties
- We maintain full control over our contact lists and use them exclusively for our own business purposes as outlined in this policy
Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of American Events, Inc., our users, or others
Your Rights and Choices
Communication Preferences
- You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send
- You may update your communication preferences by contacting us directly
Access and Updates
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
- You can update your registration information through your account or by contacting us
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
American Events, Inc.
12470 SW 1st St. Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97005
Email: info@americanevents.com
Phone: 503-605-1995
Website: americanevents.com
Industry-Specific Notice
American Events, Inc. produces The Materials Show, which serves professionals in the footwear and apparel manufacturing industry, as well as related sectors including automotive, medical, military, and high-tech industries. Our NW show in Portland, Oregon and NE show in Boston, Massachusetts connect materials and components suppliers from around the world directly to manufacturers. Our communications and exhibitor promotions are tailored to these professional audiences and industry-specific interests.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. For specific legal advice regarding your privacy obligations, please consult with a qualified attorney.