Privacy Policy – Edge Esmeralda
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 23, 2026
Edge Institute, Inc. ("Edge Institute," "we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-2785973) operating the Edge Esmeralda popup village and this website at edgeesmeralda.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out application or contact forms.
- Application information — professional background, areas of interest, and other details you provide when applying to attend Edge Esmeralda.
- Payment information — billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
- Usage data — information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, and IP address, collected via Google Analytics.
- Communications — records of correspondence if you contact us by email or through our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your application to attend Edge Esmeralda
- Communicate with you about your application, ticket, or attendance
- Send updates, newsletters, and information about future events (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve our website and events
- Comply with legal obligations
- Further our nonprofit mission of advancing human flourishing
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers — trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our events (e.g., payment processors, email platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Event co-organizers — such as the Esmeralda Institute, where necessary to coordinate the event.
- Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Edge Institute, our participants, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages viewed, time on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Application data is typically retained for up to three years following the relevant event.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@edgeesmeralda.com.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Edge Esmeralda is a multigenerational event and families with children are welcome to attend. Parents or legal guardians may provide us with the names and basic information of their children as part of the registration process. We collect this information solely for the purposes of event logistics, childcare programming, and safety, and we do not use it for any other purpose.
We do not collect personal information directly from children. All information about minors is provided by and collected from their parent or guardian. If you have questions about information collected about your child, please contact us at info@edgeesmeralda.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Edge Institute, Inc.
1300 S 6th St
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Email: info@edgeesmeralda.com
EIN: 99-2785973
Privacy Policy – Edge Esmeralda
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 23, 2026
Edge Institute, Inc. ("Edge Institute," "we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-2785973) operating the Edge Esmeralda popup village and this website at edgeesmeralda.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out application or contact forms.
- Application information — professional background, areas of interest, and other details you provide when applying to attend Edge Esmeralda.
- Payment information — billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
- Usage data — information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, and IP address, collected via Google Analytics.
- Communications — records of correspondence if you contact us by email or through our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your application to attend Edge Esmeralda
- Communicate with you about your application, ticket, or attendance
- Send updates, newsletters, and information about future events (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve our website and events
- Comply with legal obligations
- Further our nonprofit mission of advancing human flourishing
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers — trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our events (e.g., payment processors, email platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Event co-organizers — such as the Esmeralda Institute, where necessary to coordinate the event.
- Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Edge Institute, our participants, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages viewed, time on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Application data is typically retained for up to three years following the relevant event.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@edgeesmeralda.com.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Edge Esmeralda is a multigenerational event and families with children are welcome to attend. Parents or legal guardians may provide us with the names and basic information of their children as part of the registration process. We collect this information solely for the purposes of event logistics, childcare programming, and safety, and we do not use it for any other purpose.
We do not collect personal information directly from children. All information about minors is provided by and collected from their parent or guardian. If you have questions about information collected about your child, please contact us at info@edgeesmeralda.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Edge Institute, Inc.
1300 S 6th St
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Email: info@edgeesmeralda.com
EIN: 99-2785973