Privacy Policy

MIE Group LLC
Effective Date: April 14, 2026

MIE Group LLC ("MIE," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to all MIE events and digital properties, including but not limited to:

• America's Property Exhibition (APEX)

• Smarter Homes & Furnishings (SHF)

• Smarter Infrastructure Summit (SIS)

Collectively referred to as the "Foundations for the Future Series" (the "Events"), as well as our associated websites:

• uspropertyexpo.com

• smarthomesshow.com

• sis26.com

• Any MIE-operated sites

(collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you:

• Register for or attend an Event

• Apply to exhibit or sponsor

• Submit to speak

• Visit our websites

• Otherwise engage with us

1. Who This Policy Covers

This policy applies to all individuals who interact with MIE Group LLC or the Service, including:

• Attendees: Individuals who register for or attend an Event

• Exhibitors: Companies or individuals who apply for and maintain exhibit space

• Sponsors: Entities who enter into a sponsorship agreement with MIE

• Speakers: Individuals who submit to speak or are invited to present

• Website Visitors: Individuals who browse our websites without registering

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide Directly

• Identity and Contact Data:
  Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, mailing address

• Registration and Participation Data:
  Session preferences, dietary requirements, accessibility needs, badge details, and other registration information

• Financial Data:
  Payment details required for ticket purchases, exhibitor packages, or sponsorship fees
  (Processed via third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card details)

• Exhibitor and Sponsor Data:
  Company information, booth preferences, application materials, signed agreements, marketing materials

• Speaker Data:
  Biography, headshot, presentation materials, session topics, and supporting content

• Communications:
  Messages, inquiries, or feedback sent directly to us

2b. Information Collected Automatically

• Website Usage Data:
  IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and analytics data collected via cookies

• Event Technology Data:
  Check-in data, badge scans, session attendance records, and lead retrieval activity

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process registrations and manage participation

• Communicate event details, logistics, and updates

• Process payments and issue invoices/receipts

• Facilitate networking and matchmaking features

• Share event highlights (photos, recordings, presentations)

• Provide exhibitors and sponsors with engagement data (see Section 4)

• Improve event experience and plan future events

• Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)

• Meet legal, safety, and compliance obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following situations:

Service Providers

Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., registration platforms, payment processors, email providers, IT support, production teams) under confidentiality obligations.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

By registering, you acknowledge that your name, job title, company, and contact details may be shared with exhibitors and sponsors.

You may opt out:

• During registration

• Or by contacting us (see Section 11)

Co-Located Events

APEX, SHF, and SIS operate under a unified system. Your data may be shared across all events within the series.

Advertising Platforms

Data may be shared with platforms like LinkedIn for:

• Targeted advertising

• Retargeting

• Audience matching

Marketing Partners

Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared for research or promotional purposes.

Legal Authorities

When required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

5. Media and Recordings

By attending or participating in an Event, you acknowledge that:

• Photos, videos, audio recordings, and livestreams may be captured

• These may be used for promotional, educational, or archival purposes

To opt out, notify us in writing before the Event.
Note: Incidental capture in public spaces may not be avoidable.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Remember preferences

• Analyze website traffic

We may use the LinkedIn Insight Tag for:

• Ad performance tracking

• Retargeting

• Audience insights

You can:

• Disable cookies via browser settings

• Opt out of LinkedIn tracking via their platform

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.

However:

• No internet transmission is 100% secure

• Absolute security cannot be guaranteed

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Know what data is collected

• Request deletion

• Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)

Contact: info@mieexpo.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Deliver and administer Events

• Comply with legal and financial obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

• Support business operations and planning

Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

• Updates will reflect a revised effective date

• Continued use of the Service implies acceptance

11. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or opt-outs:

MIE Group LLC
420 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Email: info@mieexpo.com
Website: Contact Us