Event Technology Privacy Policy

GoLucid, LLC Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [12/2/2025]

At GoLucid, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and company information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data across our websites, forms, and affiliated programs — including the Certified EventTech Classification Initiative™  (CECI) — and outlines your rights regarding the information you provide.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected and processed by GoLucid, LLC (“GoLucid”) through its websites, digital forms, communications, and affiliated programs, including the Certified EventTech Classification Initiative™ (CECI).

GoLucid provides consulting and research services to clients in the event technology industry. The Certified EventTech Classification Initiative™ (CECI) is a research-driven program managed by GoLucid that collects and organizes company-level data from event technology vendors to support standardization, benchmarking, and shared understanding across the industry.

This policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected under both GoLucid’s consulting services and CECI’s research initiative.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information depending on the nature of your interaction with GoLucid:

(a) Consulting Clients

When engaging GoLucid for consulting or advisory services, we may collect:

• Contact and business information (name, email, title, company name)
• Project details necessary to deliver contracted services
• Payment or billing information, when applicable
• Communications and documentation related to service delivery

(b) CECI Participants

When registering for or participating in the Certified EventTech Classification Initiative™ (CECI), we may collect:

• Company information (name, website, technology focus, service categories)
• Submitted classification survey responses and category selections
• Personal contact information (name, title, email) for communication and registry accuracy
• Membership details, such as registration and renewal dates

(c) Website Visitors

When visiting www.golucidllc.com or related GoLucid/CECI pages, we automatically collect:

• Browser and device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Referring website, pages visited, and time spent on each page
• Anonymous usage data through cookies or other tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

For CECI Participants:

We use collected data to:

• Include your organization in the Certified EventTech Classification Registry
• Communicate about registration, updates, and membership opportunities
• Publish anonymized or aggregate data in quarterly reports and research summaries
• Conduct surveys, working groups, and category validation exercises
• Improve the accuracy and depth of the CECI classification framework

We never sell or rent personal or company data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and performance
• Understand visitor engagement and behavior
• Personalize website content and user experience

You can control your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality on some pages.

5. Data Publication (CECI Specific)

As part of CECI’s public mission:

• Company names, classifications, and membership statuses may be published in the Certified EventTech Classification Registry.
• Aggregate or anonymized data (e.g., counts, categories, and participation metrics) may be included in public reports or presentations.
• No personal contact information will be shared or published without explicit consent.

You may request updates, corrections, or removal of your company record by contacting: jtaulbee@golucidllc.com

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share limited data only when necessary:

• With trusted service providers that support GoLucid operations (e.g., CRM, payment, or hosting systems)
• If required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• In the event of a business restructuring, merger, or asset transfer, where the successor organization continues to uphold this policy

7. Data Retention and Security

GoLucid securely stores data within encrypted and access-controlled systems such as HubSpot. We retain information for as long as it is necessary to:

• Maintain accurate registry and membership records, or
• Fulfill contractual or legal obligations

We employ commercially reasonable safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

CECI participation is open to international vendors. By submitting information from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data on secure servers located in the United States, subject to this Privacy Policy.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent at any time (which may limit participation eligibility)
• Opt out of marketing or non-essential communications using unsubscribe links or by contacting us

Requests can be submitted to: jtaulbee@golucidllc.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes. The most current version will always appear on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

11. Contact Us

For General Privacy or Consulting Inquiries or CECI Participation or Registry Data Inquiries: jtaulbee@golucidllc.com