Privacy policy
v1.0.0
November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Who We Are
Sunfish Events LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates an event registration platform at www.sunfishevents.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
For Event Organizers:
Account information (name, email, company details)
Payment and billing information (processed through Stripe)
Event details and settings you create
Team member information you add
For Event Attendees:
Registration information (name, email)
Payment information (processed through Stripe—we never see full card numbers)
Custom form responses as defined by event organizers
Order and transaction history
Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use essential cookies for platform functionality and optional analytics cookies (which you can disable)
Information We Receive from Third Parties
Payment Processing: Stripe provides transaction confirmations and basic payment method information
Analytics Services: Anonymized usage patterns from third-party analytics tools (when enabled)
How We Use Your Information
For Event Organizers:
Provide and maintain your event registration service
Process payments and payouts through Stripe
Send service-related emails (confirmations, notifications, account updates)
Provide customer support
Improve our platform and develop new features
Comply with legal obligations
For Event Attendees:
Process your event registration
Send confirmation emails and registration updates
Facilitate communication from event organizers
Process refunds if applicable
For Both:
Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
Analyze platform usage to improve performance
Comply with legal requirements
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under these legal bases:
Contract Performance: To provide the registration services you've requested
Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and maintain security
Consent: For optional analytics and marketing communications
Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
How We Share Your Information
We Share Information:
With Service Providers:
Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's privacy policy)
Email Service Providers: To send transactional emails
Cloud Hosting: AWS or similar for data storage
Analytics Tools: Third-party analytics services (if enabled)
With Event Organizers: Attendee registration data is shared with the organizer of the event you registered for. They control how this data is used for their event.
As Required by Law: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
In Business Transfers: If we're acquired or merged, your information may transfer to the new entity.
We Never:
Sell your personal information to third parties
Share attendee data with anyone other than their event organizer
Use attendee information to market our platform
Share organizer information for third-party marketing purposes
For Event Organizers: We may send you service updates, feature announcements, and promotional communications about our platform. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time while continuing to receive critical service notifications.
Data Retention
Event Organizer Data: We retain your account data while your account is active, plus 3 years after closure for financial/tax compliance.
Attendee Data: Registration data is retained for 3 years after the event date for organizer compliance and legal requirements. You can request earlier deletion (see Your Rights below).
Transaction Records: Payment records are retained for 3 years for tax and accounting compliance.
Your Rights
All Users:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Event Organizers:
Export Data: Download all attendee data for your events
Delete Events: Request removal of events and associated data
Event Attendees:
Unsubscribe: Opt out of event organizer communications (organizers control this)
Update Information: Edit your registration through the confirmation link (organizers control this)
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Email us at privacy@sunfishevents.com. We'll respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Secure authentication for platform access
Limited employee access to personal data
Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant Stripe
No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but work continuously to protect your data.
International Data Transfers
Our platform primarily serves US-based event organizers. Data is stored on servers located in United States of America. For European users, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Event organizers must not collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users.
Contact Us
Privacy Questions: privacy@sunfishevents.com
General Support: support@sunfishevents.com
Mailing Address:
Sunfish Events LLC
1447 Palm Lane
Jacksonville FL 32216
Additional Information for EU/UK Users
Data Controller: Sunfish Events LLC is the data controller for event organizer data. For attendee data, the event organizer is the controller; we act as a processor.
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
