Last Updated: May 4, 2025
Welcome to Raising The Bar Conference, LLC (“Raising The Bar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us — whether by visiting our website https://raisingthebardc.com/register, registering for or attending the Raising The Bar Conference, or engaging with us through associated platforms like HighLevel.
By accessing our website, purchasing a ticket, or participating in our event(s), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not access the Site or attend the Event.
This policy applies to:
==> Our website and registration page
==>Email or text communications
==>Event platforms powered by third-party services (e.g., HighLevel)
==>All Raising The Bar Conference activities, both online and in person
Business Address:
Raising The Bar Conference, LLC
9103 Hines Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at
This summary provides a quick overview of the personal information we collect and how we use it. For full details, please refer to the complete sections below.
What We Collect:
We collect information you provide (like your name, email, and registration details), as well as data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools (like your device type and how you use our site).
Why We Collect It:
We use your data to process ticket purchases, communicate important event updates, improve the experience, send marketing (if you opt in), and create post-event content like highlight reels and speaker recaps.
Who We Share It With:
We may share limited information with trusted vendors or service providers (like our ticketing and email platforms), or if legally required.
Your Rights:
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. You can also unsubscribe from marketing at any time.
How to Contact Us:
You can reach us with any privacy questions at [email protected].
This summary doesn’t replace the full policy — it’s just a guide. We encourage you to read the entire Privacy Policy for full details about how we handle your information.
We collect personal information to provide you with the best experience — from event registration to on-site engagement and post-conference follow-ups. The information we collect generally falls into the following categories:
We collect personal information when you:
Register for the Raising The Bar Conference
Purchase a ticket
Fill out a form (e.g., speaker application, volunteer interest, brand partnership inquiry)
Submit your bio, headshot, or social media handles
Send us an email or engage with our team
Participate in feedback forms, contests, or surveys
Share testimonials, interviews, or other media content
This may include:
Full name, email address, phone number
Billing and shipping details (if applicable)Job title, employer, or industry role
Social media profiles or portfolio links
Bio, headshot, and other promotional materials
Any content you voluntarily submit (e.g., testimonials, videos, photos, or personal stories)
When you visit our website or use registration platforms, we may automatically collect:
IP address and general location
Browser type and version
Device information (mobile, desktop, etc.)
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Clicks, scrolls, and other interaction patterns
We collect this information through:
Cookies and tracking tools
Facebook Pixel and other third-party analytics
This helps us understand visitor behavior, improve marketing efforts, and ensure the website functions as intended.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
Ticketing platforms (e.g., HighLevel)
Public profiles (if you link to them in a submission)
We use the information we collect to deliver a powerful and seamless experience — before, during, and after Raising The Bar.
Here are the primary ways we use your data:
Confirm ticket purchases and send receipts
Deliver event credentials, confirmations, and QR codes
Manage check-in and badge printing systems
Send reminders, logistics, and schedule changes
Respond to your questions or customer service requests
Notify you of any changes to our terms or policies
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Optimize sessions, offerings, and sponsor activations
Understand attendee demographics and engagement
D. For Marketing and Outreach
Send promotional emails (if you opt in)
Share relevant updates about speakers, sessions, or ticket drops
Use your testimonials, media submissions, or photos to promote future events
Monitor compliance with our Terms of Use and Code of Conduct
Respond to legal requests or enforce our rights
Protect the safety of our attendees and community
We value your trust and treat your information with care. We only share personal information when it’s necessary to deliver the experience, fulfill legal obligations, or when you’ve given consent.
We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties who help us run the event and our digital systems. This includes:
Ticketing and registration platforms (e.g., HighLevel)
Email marketing tools (for event updates and announcements)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
On-site vendors helping with event logistics or check-in
Media and production teams (for recordings, highlight reels, and promotional assets)
All partners are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we've agreed upon.
If you choose to opt in, we may share your name, company, or contact info with select Raising The Bar sponsors for strategic networking or brand activations.
We will never share your personal data with sponsors without your explicit permission.
We may disclose personal information if:
Required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process
Needed to enforce our policies or protect our rights, property, or safety
Necessary to prevent fraud or investigate misuse of our platform or event
We do not sell your personal information. Any third-party access is carefully managed and purpose-driven.
When you visit https://raisingthebardc.com/register, we and certain third-party partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and better understand how visitors engage with our site.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
Recognize you when you return to the site
Remember preferences and improve navigation
Measure traffic, clicks, and engagement
Serve relevant content or ads (via Facebook Pixel)
We use cookies and tracking tools to:
Monitor site performance and visitor behavior
Analyze how attendees interact with content
Measure the success of our marketing efforts
Personalize your experience and communications
We may use third-party services such as:
Facebook Pixel (to measure ad effectiveness and retarget site visitors)
HighLevel Forms (for capturing registrations and interests)
These tools may place their own cookies or pixels on your device.
Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
Set your browser to refuse all or some cookies
Delete cookies after each session
Use "Do Not Track" settings (where available)
Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of some parts of our website.
We believe your data belongs to you. Depending on your location and how you interact with us, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
You may request to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
To make a request, email us at [email protected] and include your name, email, and nature of the request.
We may require identity verification to protect your data.
You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by:
Clicking “unsubscribe” in any of our emails
Replying STOP to SMS/text messages (if applicable)
Contacting us directly at [email protected]
Note: You will still receive essential emails about your registration or event logistics.
If you are a California resident, you may also:
Request to know what categories of data we’ve collected and shared
Request a copy of your personal information
Opt out of sharing with third parties for promotional purposes
Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected] with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line.
We do not sell your personal data.
If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to data processing
Request data portability
File a complaint with your local data protection authority
We take your privacy seriously and implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information — both online and offline.
We use a combination of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your data, including:
Encrypted third-party platforms (e.g., HighLevel, Stripe)
Role-based access for team members
Secure storage of event submissions and user content
Regular monitoring and risk assessments
While no system is 100% secure, we strive to keep your information safe and take prompt action in the event of a suspected breach.
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
Completing your event registration
Following up with post-event content or opportunities
Maintaining accurate records for legal, accounting, or audit purposes
If you request deletion of your data, we will honor the request unless retention is required for legal obligations or legitimate business interests.
Raising The Bar is a professional event and is not intended for children.
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from individuals under 21 years of age. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we’ll provide more prominent notice (e.g., via email or on the website).
We encourage you to review this policy periodically so you stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions? We're here to help.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Raising The Bar Conference, LLC
📍 9103 Hines Ct | Upper Marlboro, MD 20772