Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

SoCalBDSM.com ("SoCalBDSM," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have when you use our website, join our event alert list, contact us, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Event signup or notification preferences
• Information submitted through contact forms, registration forms, or email

We may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as:

• Browser type and device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and general usage data
• Referral source and interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide access to our website, services, and event-related features
• Send event announcements, reminders, and account-related notices
• Respond to inquiries, messages, and support requests
• Improve our website, user experience, and platform functionality
• Maintain security and comply with legal obligations

3. SMS Messaging and Mobile Information

If you provide your phone number and expressly opt in, you agree to receive SMS text messages from SoCalBDSM related to:

• Event announcements
• Event reminders
• Account or service-related updates

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.

4. Email Communications

If you opt in to email communications, we may send you emails about event announcements, reminders, updates, and other service-related notices. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time through the unsubscribe link, if available, or by contacting us.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, remember preferences, understand site traffic, and enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some parts of the site may not function correctly.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only when reasonably necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and services, including hosting providers, analytics providers, email platforms, and messaging providers.

We may also disclose information:

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal process, or lawful requests
• To protect our rights, users, website, or business operations
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or asset sale, if applicable

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social platforms and external event pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties.

10. Adults Only

This website is intended only for adults age 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP
• Request SMS help by replying HELP
• Opt out of email communications where unsubscribe options are available
• Contact us to request updates or deletion of certain information, where applicable

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

SoCalBDSM.com
Email: info@socalbdsm.com
Website: www.socalbdsm.com