Privacy Policy - Colorado Markets
Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2025
1. Introduction
Denver Makers Market Inc and Colorado Markets Inc (collectively "we," "us," "our," or "Company") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, attend our events, or engage with our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Event Registration Data: Ticket purchases, event preferences, dietary restrictions, accessibility needs
- Vendor/Partner Information: Business name, tax ID, banking information for payments, booth preferences
- Marketing Preferences: Communication preferences, interests, feedback
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance
- Event Analytics: Attendance data, engagement metrics, survey responses
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social media platforms (when you interact with our social media pages)
- Payment processors
- Event partners and co-sponsors
- Marketing platforms and analytics services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Process event registrations, ticket purchases, and vendor applications
- Communicate about events, promotions, and updates
- Improve our services, website, and events
- Process payments and manage vendor relationships
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze attendance and engagement data for future event planning
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms, analytics services
- Event Partners: Venue operators, co-sponsors (limited to relevant information)
- Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
- Regular security assessments
- Employee access controls and training
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
7. SMS Communications
We collect phone numbers when users opt in to receive SMS communications. These messages may include marketing content such as event updates, vendor opportunities, and promotions.
SMS consent is collected exclusively through our online signup form at coloradomarkets.com/sms or other clearly disclosed opt-in methods. SMS consent is never inferred from purchases, vendor applications, or email subscriptions.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Phone numbers collected for SMS consent are used only to send Colorado Markets marketing text messages. SMS opt-in data and consent are not sold or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
Users can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
8. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: events@coloradomarkets.com
- Phone: 303-505-1856