Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Bird + Duck Media LLC ("Bird + Duck Media," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you interact with our company, websites, events, podcasts, newsletters, social media channels, and other media properties.

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and future Bird + Duck Media brands, events, and digital media properties, including but not limited to:

• Bird + Duck Media

• Wedding + Event Shows

• West Coast Homesteading Expos

• Peri Meno Show

• All Bird + Duck Media podcasts

• Any future Bird + Duck Media websites, event brands, podcasts, newsletters, online communities, educational content, or other digital media properties

Whether you visit one of our websites, register for an event, purchase tickets, exhibit at one of our expos, listen to a podcast, subscribe to a newsletter, interact with us on social media, or otherwise engage with Bird + Duck Media, this Privacy Policy governs how your information is collected and used.

By accessing or using any Bird + Duck Media website, attending our events, listening to our podcasts, subscribing to our communications, or interacting with our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Overall Privacy Statement

At Bird + Duck Media LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our business, provide our services, communicate with our audiences, improve our events and media, and enhance your experience.

We do not sell your personal information. We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information entrusted to us.

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Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with Bird + Duck Media, we may collect the following information.

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Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Business or organization name

• Ticket purchases

• Vendor applications

• Sponsorship inquiries

• Podcast guest applications

• Podcast contact forms

• Newsletter subscriptions

• Contest and giveaway entries

• Survey responses

• Customer support inquiries

• Other information you voluntarily choose to provide

 

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• IP address

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on our websites

• Referring websites

• Approximate geographic location

• Website usage statistics

• Podcast download and listening analytics (where available through podcast hosting platforms)

 

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our websites may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Measure marketing effectiveness

• Understand audience engagement

• Improve the overall user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

 

How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

• Visit our websites

• Complete online forms

• Purchase tickets

• Register as a vendor

• Become a sponsor

• Subscribe to newsletters

• Contact our team

• Submit podcast questions

• Apply to appear as a podcast guest

• Participate in surveys

• Enter contests or giveaways

• Attend our events

• Engage with our social media

• Listen to or interact with our podcasts

We also collect certain information automatically through website analytics, cookies, and trusted third-party platforms.

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Operate and improve our websites

• Produce and manage our events

• Produce, distribute, and promote podcasts

• Process registrations and ticket purchases

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide customer support

• Send newsletters and marketing communications (where permitted)

• Share event updates

• Improve our products, services, and content

• Analyze audience engagement

• Improve attendee and listener experiences

• Protect against fraud or misuse

• Comply with legal obligations

 

Podcast Privacy

Bird + Duck Media produces podcasts that may include interviews, educational content, discussions, audience participation, and promotional content.

If you choose to:

• Apply to be a podcast guest

• Submit questions

• Submit comments or stories

• Participate in audience polls

• Contact us regarding a podcast

we may collect the information you voluntarily provide.

If you submit questions, comments, testimonials, recordings, or stories for possible inclusion in a podcast, you acknowledge that such submissions may be:

• Read or discussed during an episode

• Published on our websites

• Shared on social media

• Included in newsletters

• Used in promotional materials for the podcast or Bird + Duck Media

Guests appearing on our podcasts may also be asked to sign a separate Guest Release or Appearance Agreement governing the recording, editing, distribution, and promotional use of the episode.

 

Event Privacy

This Privacy Policy also applies to all Bird + Duck Media live events.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Registration information

• Ticket purchases

• Vendor registrations

• Sponsor registrations

• Contest entries

• Giveaway entries

• Opt-in marketing preferences

 

Exhibitor Information Sharing

We only share attendee information with exhibitors when attendees have expressly opted in.

Examples include:

• Opting in during ticket purchase

• Entering giveaways or raffles

• Completing exhibitor lead forms

• Participating in prize booth activities

We do not sell attendee information.

 

Photography & Video

Bird + Duck Media events are public events.

By attending one of our events, you acknowledge that photographs, video, and audio recordings may be captured in public areas.

These recordings may be used:

• On our websites

• In podcasts

• On social media

• In newsletters

• In promotional videos

• In future advertising and marketing materials

• In other Bird + Duck Media publications

If you have concerns regarding photography or recording, please speak with event staff during the event.

 

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate portions of our business.

These providers may assist with services such as:

• Website hosting

• Ticketing

• Payment processing

• Email marketing

• CRM systems

• Podcast hosting

• Survey tools

• Analytics

• Video hosting

• Customer support

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect that information appropriately.

 

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only:

• With trusted service providers performing services on our behalf

• With exhibitors when attendees have expressly opted in

• When required by law

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Bird + Duck Media, our attendees, exhibitors, or others

 

Your Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

• Disable cookies through your browser

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information where permitted by law

Residents of Washington State or other jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws.

 

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect the information entrusted to us.

 

Children's Privacy

Our websites, events, podcasts, and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our business grows, our services evolve, or legal requirements change.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our websites, events, podcasts, or other services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Bird + Duck Media handles your information, please contact us through the contact information provided on Bird + Duck Media's website.