Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters.
Exploration Into Kink (EiK) recognizes that privacy is particularly important within the kink community.
We respect the personal information entrusted to us and believe visitors, attendees, volunteers, presenters, and vendors deserve transparency about how their information is collected and used.
This policy explains how information may be collected through our website and associated event services.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Exploration Into Kink, we may collect information such as:
Names, preferred names, and contact information.
Information submitted through volunteer, vendor, or presenter applications.
Information provided through website contact forms.
Registration and ticketing information.
Technical information related to website usage, such as browser type, device information, and general site activity.
We ask that visitors provide only the information necessary for their inquiry, application, or event participation.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website and associated services may be used to:
Process event registrations and applications.
Communicate important event information.
Coordinate volunteers, presenters, and vendors.
Respond to questions and requests.
Support event planning and operations.
Maintain and improve our website.
We do not use information submitted through event applications for unrelated marketing without an appropriate basis or permission.
Respecting Your Privacy
Exploration Into Kink understands that participation in kink-related events may be personal or sensitive.
We do not sell personal information submitted through our event forms or applications.
Access to submitted information is limited to organizers, authorized team members, and service providers who require it for legitimate event-related purposes.
We do not publicly disclose an individual’s participation in EiK through our website without appropriate permission.
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security or confidentiality.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted through Squarespace and may use third-party services for ticketing, applications, payments, and other event-related functions.
These services may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.
When visitors follow links to external services, we encourage them to review the applicable privacy practices.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly, while others may support analytics or additional features.
Visitors may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through their browser settings or website consent tools, where available.
Information Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website and associated event services.
However, electronic communications and online data storage are not completely risk-free.
We encourage visitors to avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive personal information through website forms or email.
Information Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to support event operations, meet applicable obligations, and address legitimate administrative needs.
Information that is no longer needed should be securely deleted or otherwise appropriately managed.
Your Information and Requests
If you have questions about personal information you’ve submitted, or would like to request access, correction, or deletion, please contact us.
We will review requests and respond as appropriate, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
Email: papabearexploration@outlook.com
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, event operations, or applicable requirements change.
Any updates will be reflected on this page.
Last updated: October 2026