When you register for an event, Rakuten USA, Inc. (Rakuten International collectively, “Rakuten”, "We", "Our", "Us") collects your name and contact information, including email address, phone number, company name and title, Twitter handle if shared, and work address. We use this data to provide you with information and services associated with the event, and to market the services and events of our affiliates, including Rakuten Advertising and Rakuten Rewards, to you. Our events may be supported by sponsors. In connection with your participation in the event, We may share certain professional and registration information with sponsors for legitimate business purposes related to the event, such as facilitating networking opportunities or providing event-related materials or follow-up communications which may be promotional in nature. Information shared with sponsors may include your name, company affiliation, job title, contact details, and event registration information. Sponsors’ use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies. You may opt out of this sponsor sharing by contacting us as described in the Rakuten International Privacy Policy. You may also visit Rakuten Advertising's Privacy Policy and Rakuten Rewards’ Privacy Policy for more information.

As the controller and/or business, We also use services and tools from Our processors and/or service providers to facilitate events, as described below:

  • Depending on the event, We may provide you with access to the Swapcard mobile application. Swapcard developed the application to provide attendees with a platform for networking with other attendees and to view event information. Use of the Swapcard application is optional. If you elect to use it, Swapcard terms and conditions and privacy policy will apply. You can view their terms and conditions here
  • If you use a credit card to pay for your event ticket, your information will be collected and processed via Stripe, Our payment processor. You can view their terms and conditions here. We do not keep any of your payment information.