Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy describes how GRAPHICS PRO EXPO and Cahaba Media Group handle your personal data when you visit our sites, register for events, or subscribe to our publications.

1. Introduction

Welcome to GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX), a brand owned and operated by Cahaba Media Group, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit graphics-pro-expo.com (the “Site”), register for our events, or interact with our products and services.

Scope of this Policy: This policy applies to visitors, registered members, event attendees, and subscribers of Cahaba Media Group communities, including but not limited to:

  • Graphics-Pro-Expo.com
  • Graphics-Pro.com
  • CahabaMedia.com
  • …and other affiliated Cahaba Media Group publications.

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: (1) information you provide to us directly; (2) information collected automatically; and (3) information from third-party sources.

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information when you register for an expo, subscribe to a newsletter, purchase a product, or contact us. This may include:

  • Identity Data: Name, job title, company name, industry.
  • Contact Data: Email address, postal address, phone/mobile number.
  • Financial Data: Credit card details or bank account information (processed securely by our payment processors like Intuit and PayPal; we do not store full credit card numbers).
  • Event Data: Booth preferences, seminar registrations, and survey responses.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect usage data to improve your experience:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, clickstream data, and referring URLs.
  • Location Data: General location based on IP address.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to analyze traffic and deliver relevant advertising.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to function.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand site usage.
  • Advertising Cookies: Tools like Google Ad Manager and Omeda help us serve relevant ads.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please view our [Cookie Policy Link].

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following business purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To process your registration, deliver magazines/newsletters, and manage your account.
  • Communication: To send you administrative info (confirmations, changes to policy) and marketing materials (if you have opted in).
  • Personalization: To tailor content and event recommendations to your industry and interests.
  • Security: To detect fraud and secure our networks.
  • Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., tax records).

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data in the traditional sense. However, we may share data in the following contexts:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate (e.g., Omeda for subscriptions, MagHub for CRM, Map Your Show for floor plans, PayPal/Intuit for payments).
  • Event Sponsors & Exhibitors: If you scan your badge at an exhibitor booth or attend a sponsored session, your contact info may be shared with that specific partner so they can follow up with you.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose info if required by a subpoena, court order, or law.
  • Business Transfers: If Cahaba Media Group is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that asset.

 

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your data.

For Residents of California, Colorado, Virginia, and other US States:

You may have the right to:

  • Request Access: Know what personal data we have collected about you.
  • Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions).
  • Opt-Out of “Sale” or “Sharing”: You have the right to opt-out of the sharing of your personal info for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Correction: Request we correct inaccurate information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at dataprivacy@cahabamedia.com or call 205-212-9402.

For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) / UK:

We process your data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing include:

  • Consent: When you explicitly sign up for a newsletter.
  • Contract: When you purchase a booth or ticket.
  • Legitimate Interest: For improving our services and B2B marketing.

International Transfer: Please note that your data is processed in the United States. By using our services, you acknowledge this transfer.

 

6. Data Security & Retention

  • Security: We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) and restrict access to personal data to authorized employees only.
  • Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary.
    • Financial records: 7 years (per IRS rules).
    • Subscriber/Client data: Up to 2 years after inactivity.
    • Employee records: Up to 3 years post-termination.

 

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (e.g., exhibitors, industry news). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. Please review their policies directly.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team:

  • Email: dataprivacy@cahabamedia.com
  • Phone: 205-212-9402
  • Mail:Data Protection Officer Cahaba Media Group P.O. Box 530067 Birmingham, AL 35253, USA