Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 16, 2026

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Nivan Ventures LLC ("Nivan," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have. It applies to www.nivan.live and any related pages, forms, events, and communications we operate.

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By using our website or submitting your information through one of our forms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

Nivan is an innovation community and conference at the intersection of technology, AI, UX, and design. Nivan is operated by:

Nivan Ventures LLC 680 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 Website: www.nivan.live Privacy contact: hello@nivan.live

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us at the email above.

Information We Collect

Information you give us directly. When you fill out a form, register for an event, join a waitlist, apply to speak, sign up for our community, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company or organization

  • Job title or role

  • Areas of interest or how you found us

  • Any message or content you choose to include

  • Speaker, sponsor, or partner details when you apply or collaborate with us

These come from forms such as our Signals subscriber list, Duel speaker and waiting lists, partner inquiries, team applications, community (Circle) sign-ups, and event waitlists.

Information We Collect

Information you give us directly. When you fill out a form, register for an event, join a waitlist, apply to speak, sign up for our community, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company or organization

  • Job title or role

  • Areas of interest or how you found us

  • Any message or content you choose to include

  • Speaker, sponsor, or partner details when you apply or collaborate with us

These come from forms such as our Signals subscriber list, Duel speaker and waiting lists, partner inquiries, team applications, community (Circle) sign-ups, and event waitlists.

Payment information. If you purchase a ticket, sponsorship, or other product, payment is processed by our third-party ticketing and payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our systems; we may receive limited transaction confirmation data (such as your name, email, and order details).

Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and how you interact with the site, using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters, updates, and event communications you've signed up for

  • Process and manage event registrations, applications, and community memberships

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support

  • Coordinate with speakers, sponsors, and partners

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website, events, and services

  • Understand which content and topics are most useful to our audience

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information for as long as needed to provide our services, maintain our community and event relationships, and meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it. You can ask us to delete your information at any time (see Section 8).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. Some cookies are essential to operate the site; others help us with analytics and performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the site works. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a usable format

  • Opt out of marketing communications

Marketing emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send, or by emailing us at hello@nivan.live.

Making a request. To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@nivan.live. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA). California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will provide additional notice where appropriate. Your continued use of our website after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Nivan Ventures LLC 680 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 Email: hello@nivan.live Website: www.nivan.live