Data Policy

Last Updated: 03/04/2024

BitterBrains inc (“we”, “us” or “our”) operates frontendnation.com (the “Service” or "Frontend Nation") registered in the United States, and in fulfillment with the withstanding laws of personal attendee information protection (Including the GDPR - “General Data Protection Regulation”, applicable to those in the European Economic Area), informs you (“User”) of the following information collecting policies and protections enabled to protect the Attendee's personal information.

The User is acknowledging this policy and abiding by it by registering and/or the continued use of the website.

The User information collected by this website is needed to personalize the user’s experience and deliver a better service as explained below.

Owner and Data collector Bitter Brains inc is associated with websites and events:

• Vue School -https://vueschool.io/
• Mastering Nuxt -https://masteringnuxt.com/
• Nuxt Nation -https://nuxtnation.com/
• Vue.js Nation - https://vuejsnation.com/
• Nuxt Nation - https://nuxtnation.com/
• Vue.js Forge - https://vuejsforge.com/

Bitter Brains inc 2093 Philadelphia Pike #9442 Claymont, Delaware 19703 United States

Terms & Definitions User: Anyone who registers on the website frontendnation.com, including sponsors and speakers. Service: The frontendnation.com website operated by Vue School. Personal Information: Information provided by the User to the Service that serves to identify the User in relation to the Service. Non-Personal Information: Information collected automatically by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (like, but not limited to: the browser used to access the website, and IP location). Cookies: Traceable pieces of information stored on your device whenever you surf the internet in general (not unique to this Service). Information Manager: The natural or legal person who (either alone or alongside others in charge) determines the reasons and how any personal information will be collected and processed. This role is fulfilled by us (Frontend Nation). Service Providers: Any natural or legal person who processes the information on behalf of the Information Manager. We may use the services of other Service Providers to process your data more effectively. (For example: Google Analytics). Third-Party Services: Services that are provided by other companies that collect and store your information according to their Privacy Policies. (For example:X, Sponsor websites, etc).

Type of Data collected by the Service Personal Data (by itself or through third parties):

• email address;
• full name;
• company name;
• address;
• password;
• job title;
• website;
• picture;
• work activity;
• biography;
• GitHub;
• X;
• LinkedIn.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using Bitter Brain inc websites and/or attending events. Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by Frontend Nation is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for Frontend Nation to provide its services. In cases where Frontend Nation specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.

Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory can contact the team at team@frontendnation.com for more detailed information.

In order to improve our Service, we collect information on how the User accesses the online Conference and the User’s activity during said use. It may include information such as but not limited to: -IP address; -Operating system; -Web browser type. It may also include the time and location of your visit and activity inside the Service (talks you watched, questions you asked on Q&A section, etc).

Cookies Frontend Nation service providers collect small pieces of information in your browser, known as “Cookies”. Most cookies do not personally identify a User (unlike the email address for example), they are used only to track activity and help the user have a seamless experience in the service. We need cookies to keep you logged into your account, for example, or to trace your preferences of use of the Service.

Method of Processing Data The data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT-enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Service, in some cases, the data may be accessible to other persons in charge, involved with the operation of the Frontend Nation conference (system administration, marketing, legal, etc.) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies). Appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Service. The updated list of these parties may be requested from Frontend Nation at any time.

Frontend Nation will take security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.

Frontend Nation will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us at team@frontendnation.com

We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Disclosure of Information Only in the following cases, we may find the disclosure of your personal information necessary by law:

• To comply with a legal obligation
• To protect and defend the rights or property of Frontend Nation
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
• To protect against legal liability

Children's Privacy Our Service is for everyone but we are not responsible for underage users. If you are underaged please raise awareness of your guardians about your interest in this Service and inform them of your online activities. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Consent By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.