Privacy Policy

Last updated August 2, 2026.

Big Design Events (“Big Design,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates bigdesign.org. This policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

  • We collect information when you:

    • Subscribe to our newsletter

    • Send us a message through a contact form

    • Ask about sponsoring, speaking, volunteering, or partnering with us

    • Register for an event, workshop, or other program

    • Complete a survey or submit other information to Big Design

    This may include your name, email address, organization, job title, registration details, and anything you include in a message or form.

    If payment is handled by a ticketing or payment service, that service processes your card information. Big Design does not receive or store your complete payment card number.

  • Our website and the services that support it may collect basic technical information, including:

    • Your IP address

    • Browser and device type

    • Pages you visit

    • The website that referred you

    • General location based on your IP address

    • Information stored through cookies and similar technologies

    We use this information to operate the site, understand how people use it, find technical problems, and protect it from misuse.

  • We use personal information to:

    • Send newsletters and updates you requested

    • Respond to questions and partnership inquiries

    • Manage event registrations and participation

    • Provide information about conferences, meetups, workshops, and other programs

    • Operate and maintain the website

    • Understand which content and programs people use

    • Prevent fraud, spam, and security problems

    • Meet legal and financial obligations

    We only use the information for the reason it was collected or for a closely related purpose.

  • When you subscribe, we use your email address to send Big Design news, event information, new talks, and resources.

    You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email. We may still send administrative messages related to an event or request you made.

  • Bigdesign.org uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and understand site traffic. Squarespace and other service providers may place or read cookies when you visit.

    You can control cookies through your browser and through any cookie controls provided on the site. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the website work.

  • We sell tickets for conferences, workshops, and other events through EventCreate. When you register, EventCreate may collect information such as your name, email address, organization, ticket selection, order details, and answers to registration questions.

    Big Design receives the registration and order information needed to manage the event, communicate with attendees, provide support, and complete check-in.

    Payments are handled by EventCreate and its payment provider. Big Design does not receive or store your complete payment card number. EventCreate and its payment provider handle information according to their own privacy policies.

  • Our online store is hosted by Squarespace. When you place an order, Squarespace and its payment providers may collect your name, email address, billing and shipping information, order details, and payment information.

    Big Design receives the customer and order information needed to fulfill purchases, provide support, handle returns, and maintain financial records. We do not receive or store your complete payment card number.

  • We use outside services to operate the website, send email, manage registrations, process ticket payments, measure site traffic, and publish media.

    These services include:

    • Squarespace for website hosting, forms, and site tools

    • EventCreate for event registration and ticket sales

    • EventCreate’s payment provider for payment processing

    • Our email service provider for newsletters

    • YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram, Meetup, and Luna for media and community content

    When you visit, follow a link to, or interact with one of these services, that company may collect information under its own privacy policy. Big Design does not control how those services handle information.

  • We may share information with:

    • Companies that help us host the site, send email, process forms, manage events, or provide other services

    • Event and program partners when needed to deliver something you requested

    • Government authorities or other parties when required by law

    • People helping us investigate fraud, security problems, or threats to safety

    We do not sell or rent personal information.

    We do not give newsletter subscriber lists or attendee contact information to sponsors unless you choose to take part in an activity where that sharing is clearly explained.

  • Big Design events may be photographed or recorded. We may use those photographs and recordings to document events, publish talks, and share Big Design programs. Registration pages or notices at an event may provide additional information.

    Contact us if you have a question or concern about a photograph or recording.

  • We keep information for as long as it is needed to provide a service, maintain business and financial records, meet legal requirements, or resolve a dispute. We may remove or anonymize information when we no longer need it.

  • We take reasonable steps to protect personal information. No website, email system, or online storage service can guarantee complete security.

  • You can ask us to:

    • Tell you what personal information we have about you

    • Correct inaccurate information

    • Delete information when we are not required to keep it

    • Stop sending marketing emails

    Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under local privacy law. We may need to confirm your identity before completing a request.

    To make a privacy request, use the Contact Us form and include “Privacy request” in your message.

  • The Big Design website is intended for a general professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If we learn that we have collected it, we will take steps to delete it.

  • We may update this policy when our website, programs, or data practices change. The effective date at the top of the page will show when the latest version took effect.

  • For questions about this policy or how Big Design handles personal information, use the Contact Us form on bigdesign.org and include “Privacy request” in your message.