Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Boston Lights Expo (“Boston Lights,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is presented by the Designers Lighting Forum of New England, Inc. (DLF-NE). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit www.bostonlights.org, contact us, submit information, register for an event, or otherwise interact with Boston Lights.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

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

Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization information
Messages, questions, or other information submitted through contact forms
Event registration or attendance information
Exhibitor, sponsor, or speaker information
Speaker proposal details, including course titles, descriptions, speaker information, accreditation details, audiovisual requirements, scheduling preferences, and related materials
Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and general website usage information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions, requests, or inquiries
Process event registrations, speaker submissions, exhibitor requests, sponsorship inquiries, or other submissions
Plan, administer, and communicate about Boston Lights Expo events
Send event announcements, updates, or other communications you have requested or agreed to receive
Evaluate speaker proposals and coordinate educational programming
Improve our website, events, communications, and user experience
Maintain the security and functionality of our website
Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

We will not sell your personal information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to event updates or otherwise provide permission to receive communications from us, we may use your email address to send information about Boston Lights Expo, DLF-NE programs, upcoming events, and related news.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, understand how visitors use the site, remember preferences, and improve website performance.

We may also use website hosting, analytics, and technology providers that collect information about your interaction with the website on our behalf.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the website.

How We Share Information

We may share personal information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate Boston Lights Expo, including:

Website hosting and technology providers
Email and communications platforms
Event management and registration providers
Event venues, contractors, and service providers
Partners assisting with event administration or programming
Professional advisors or other service providers

These parties may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or fulfill the purpose for which the information was collected.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a governmental authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, security, or the safety of others.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, event vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, hotels, or other external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, administer our events and programs, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we maintain about you.

You may also request to stop receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Boston Lights Expo and this website are intended for professionals and general adult audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, events, practices, technology, or applicable requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Designers Lighting Forum of New England, Inc. (DLF-NE)
Boston Lights Expo
Website: www.bostonlights.org
Email: dlfnewengland@gmail.com