Privacy Policy | Flywheel Conference
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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

The Flywheel Investment Conference website (“Flywheel,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by NCW Tech Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in Washington State. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing clear information about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

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This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What information we collect

  • How we use that information

  • How we use cookies and tracking technologies

  • How we share data

  • Your privacy rights

  • How to contact us
     

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website—for example, by signing up for email updates, requesting event information, or contacting our team—we may collect:
 

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company or organization name

  • Any other information you choose to submit through a form
     

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Tracking)

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and support analytics and advertising. This includes:

 

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

  • Google Ads remarketing tag

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag

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These tools automatically collect:

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  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Referring website

  • Click behavior

  • Time on site
     

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and allows us to show relevant advertising to people who have visited our website.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

 

  • Provide information about the Flywheel Investment Conference

  • Communicate with you about events, updates, and opportunities

  • Send newsletters or event reminders (only if you sign up)

  • Improve our website and event experience

  • Measure marketing performance

  • Build retargeting audiences for digital advertising

  • Comply with applicable laws


We do not sell your personal information.

3. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, pixels, and tags for the following purposes:

3.1 Analytics

Tools such as Google Analytics 4 help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve usability, content, and performance.

3.2 Advertising & Retargeting

We use:

 

  • Google Tools (GA4 & Google Ads)

  • Meta Pixel

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag


These technologies allow us to show ads to visitors who have:
 

  • Previously visited our site

  • Interacted with our forms

  • Viewed our event information


Advertising is used to promote applications, ticket sales, and conference awareness.

3.3 Cookie Notice

Our site displays a cookie notice on first visit. By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies. You may adjust browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not function properly.

4. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share limited information with:

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  • Service Providers who support website hosting, analytics, email delivery, or advertising

  • Gust.com, where applications for the Flywheel Investment Conference are submitted. (Applications are not submitted or stored on this website.)

  • Partners who help facilitate event operations
     

We do not sell personal information.


We do not share attendee or applicant information for third-party marketing.

5. THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS AND LINKS

5.1 Applications via Gust

Startup applications for the Flywheel Investment Conference are submitted through Gust.com,  an external platform. Your data submitted on Gust is governed by Gust’s own privacy policy, not this one.

5.2 External Links

Our website may link to partner organizations, sponsors, or event registration platforms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

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  • Provide event communications

  • Maintain accurate event records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Improve future conference programming
     

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information, we will delete it.

8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You have the right to:

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  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Disable cookies through your browser

  • Request that we stop using your data for targeted advertising
     

To make a request, contact us at:
 

  • Email: info@ncwtech.org

  • Mailing Address: NCW Tech Alliance, 3 N Worthen St Suite 202, Wenatchee, WA 98801

  • Phone Number: (509) 661-9000

9. SECURITY

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. While we strive to safeguard your data, no transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.

11. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact NCW Tech Alliance:​​
 

  • Email: info@ncwtech.org

  • Mailing Address: NCW Tech Alliance, 3 N Worthen St Suite 202, Wenatchee, WA 98801

  • Phone Number: (509) 661-9000

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