Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 29, 2026
What We Are
What We Collect
Search Behavior (Anonymous)
When you search on Network Raleigh, we log:
- The search query you entered
- Which events appeared in results
- Which event you clicked (if any)
- The market you searched in (e.g., “rdu”)
We do not collect your IP address, device fingerprint, or any session identifier. We genuinely have no way to tie a search to a specific person. This is intentional.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your first name (optional)
- Your interest selections (e.g., job fairs, networking, workshops)
- The date you subscribed
You can update your interest selections or frequency at any time using the “Manage your preferences” link in every email. No account or password is required — the link contains a secure token that identifies your subscription. We recommend not forwarding emails to others as that link is specific to you.
We do not sell, rent, or share your email with any third party. Ever.
Event Submissions
If you submit an event through our “Add Your Event” form, we collect the event details you provide and your organizer email. Your email is used only to follow up on your submission and is not displayed publicly.
What We Don't Collect
- No accounts or passwords
- No IP addresses stored
- No device fingerprints
- No location data
- No cookies beyond what Google Analytics sets (see below)
- No payment information
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic — page views, traffic sources, and general usage patterns. Google Analytics does not receive any search queries or event click data from our platform. GA4 anonymizes IP addresses by default. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cloudflare
Our site is served through Cloudflare, which processes network traffic for performance and security. Cloudflare's privacy policy applies to that processing.
Event Platforms
Events listed on Network Raleigh are sourced from Meetup, Eventbrite, Luma, and other public platforms. If you click through to register for an event, that platform's privacy policy governs your interaction with them.
Search Data as Public Insight
Newsletter
Data Retention
- Search logs: retained indefinitely in aggregate, anonymous form
- Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe
- Event submissions: retained for review purposes, then archived
Your Rights
Changes to This Policy
Contact
Saimir Ogranaja
Network Raleigh
[email protected]