privacy policy

1. Introduction

Lacanian Compass, Inc. (“Lacanian Compass,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit lacaniancompass.com (the “Website”), contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, register for programs or events, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not submit personal information through the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us. We may collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:

Your name, email address, city, state or province, country, and other contact details;

The content of messages, questions, comments, or requests you send through our forms or by email;

Newsletter subscription preferences and related consent records;

Event, seminar, membership, or cartel registration information, including professional or organizational affiliation;

Information submitted to verify eligibility for a discounted registration rate, such as a student ID, when requested; and

Any other information you choose to provide.

Information collected automatically. When you use the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect limited technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, approximate location derived from your IP address, and the dates and times of your visits. This information may be collected through cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

Payment information. Payments for certain events may be processed on third-party platforms such as Stripe. Lacanian Compass does not receive or store your full payment-card number when payment is completed on a third-party checkout page. The payment provider processes your information under its own privacy policy and terms.

3. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you;

Process and administer registrations for seminars, conferences, and other activities;

Send newsletters, announcements, and information you requested;

Verify eligibility for student or other discounted registration rates;

Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website and our programs;

Understand Website usage and measure the effectiveness of our communications;

Prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity;

Comply with applicable law, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and the rights of others; and

Carry out any other purpose disclosed to you when the information is collected or with your consent.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for basic operation, remember preferences, support forms, understand Website traffic, and improve performance. Where required by law, non-essential cookies will be used only after you provide consent. You may manage cookies through the cookie controls made available on the Website, if present, or through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

5. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

Service providers. To vendors that help us host and maintain the Website, deliver email communications, process forms and registrations, provide analytics, prevent spam or fraud, and support our operations. These providers may use information only as permitted by their agreements with us and applicable law.

Payment and external commerce platforms. When you choose to register, pay, or purchase through an external platform, such as Stripe or Amazon, your interaction is governed by that platform’s privacy policy and terms.

Organizational activities. With event organizers, committees, or affiliated organizations when reasonably necessary to administer a program or activity you requested, subject to appropriate safeguards.

Legal and safety purposes. When required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or property.

Organizational change. In connection with a merger, reorganization, transfer of assets, or similar organizational transaction, subject to applicable law.

With your direction or consent. For any other purpose you authorize.

We do not sell personal information for money. We also do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If our practices change, we will update this Policy and provide any choices required by law.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may send you information about Lacanian Compass programs, publications, and events. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us at info@lacaniancompass.com. We may still send non-promotional messages that are necessary to respond to a request or administer a registration.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to administer programs, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal and accounting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete it, anonymize it, or securely retain it until deletion is possible.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please use care when sending sensitive information by email or through online forms.

9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you; to object to or restrict certain processing; to withdraw consent; or to receive a portable copy of certain information. You may also have the right to appeal our response or lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority.

To make a request, email info@lacaniancompass.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” Please describe your request and provide enough information for us to verify your identity. We will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right. We may decline or limit a request where permitted by law.

10. International Visitors

Lacanian Compass is based in the United States. If you access the Website from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. Those countries may have data-protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general adult and professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website contains links to websites and services operated by third parties, including affiliated organizations, payment providers, online retailers, and social or media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, accessibility, or content practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before providing information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date above. Material changes may also be communicated through another reasonable method when required by law.

14. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

Lacanian Compass, Inc.
Email: info@lacaniancompass.com