Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jan 24 2026

Welcome to da Vinci’s Gathering.

This site exists to explore ideas, share work, and connect curious minds. We respect your attention—and your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the rights you have over it.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

What We Collect

We collect only what helps the Gathering function.

Information You Choose to Share

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect:

  • Your email address
  • Any information you voluntarily provide

This information is used solely to communicate with you.

Information Collected Automatically

Like nearly every modern website, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect limited technical data, such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Browser and device type
  • Referring URLs

This data helps us understand how the Gathering is explored and how it can be improved.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to:

  • Ensure the site functions properly
  • Understand traffic and engagement patterns
  • Improve the experience for future visitors

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features of the site may function differently as a result.

How We Use Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Send emails you explicitly opted into
  • Improve content, structure, and performance
  • Maintain the security and integrity of the site

We do not sell, rent, trade, or broker your personal data. Ever.

Email & Communications

If you join our mailing list:

  • You will only receive communications related to da Vinci’s Gathering
  • Every email includes a clear unsubscribe option

You may leave the Gathering at any time. No friction. No hard feelings.

Third-Party Services

We may rely on trusted third-party services (such as email delivery or analytics providers) to operate this site. These services process data only on our behalf and are contractually restricted from using it for their own purposes.

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

Under CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Receive equal service regardless of exercising these rights

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. That said, no system is perfectly secure. By using this site, you acknowledge and accept that reality.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may evolve as the Gathering evolves. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

Contact

For questions, requests, or matters of privacy, you may contact us at [email protected]