Privacy Policy

Hosts & Home Teams (H&HT)
Owned and Operated by Destination Innovate

Effective Date: 2.6.2026

1. Who We Are

Hosts & Home Teams (H&HT) is a program, event series, and living lab created and managed by Destination Innovate.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for events, sign up for updates, or otherwise engage with H&HT.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to operate the program and communicate effectively with participants.

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or company name
  • Job title or professional role
  • Event registration details
  • Payment or billing information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Survey responses or submitted feedback
  • Website usage information (through analytics tools)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Manage registrations and event participation
  • Communicate updates about H&HT programs and events
  • Deliver materials, resources, or follow-up content
  • Improve experiences based on participant feedback
  • Understand website performance and engagement
  • Support research and alignment work connected to the H&HT Living Lab

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Email Communications

If you opt in, you may receive updates, announcements, or insights related to:

  • Hosts & Home Teams events
  • Destination Innovate initiatives
  • Relevant tourism, hospitality, or alignment research

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in communications.

5. Sharing of Information

We only share information when necessary to deliver services, such as:

  • Event management platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Email or communication providers
  • Technology tools that help us operate the website or events

These providers are expected to maintain appropriate data protections.

We may share aggregated, anonymous insights (for example, trends or survey themes) as part of research or thought leadership. Individual participants will never be identified without explicit permission.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect.
No digital system is completely secure, but we use trusted platforms and industry-standard safeguards to reduce risk.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand traffic and improve user experience.

These tools help us see things like:

  • Which pages are visited most often
  • General geographic regions of visitors
  • How users interact with the site

You can adjust browser settings to manage cookies if you prefer.

8. Third-Party Links

The H&HT site may include links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Your Choices

You can:

  • Request updates or corrections to your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Ask us to remove your data where legally applicable

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically as H&HT evolves.
Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

Destination Innovate
innovate@destinationinnovate.com
destinationinnovate.com

We believe alignment starts with trust. We respect your data the same way we respect the people doing the work.