HM PRIVACY POLICY

 Last Updated: September 30, 2026

 HTOWN MINGLE LLC™ ("HTOWN MINGLE," "HM," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect when you use htownmingle.com, subscribe to HM communications, submit a form or application, enroll in HM Memberships, participate in HM Business Network™, register for an HM Experience, purchase HM Services, use Concierge or Consulting services, interact with HM Media Network™, THE ONE TO KNOW™, TATS | HMTV or otherwise communicate with HM.

 Depending on how you interact with HM, we may collect: name, email address, phone number, mailing or business address and other contact information; account, membership, application, registration and participation information; business name, title, industry, website, social profiles, professional credentials and information submitted for HM Business Network™, sponsorship, vendor, advertising, media or agency opportunities; preferences, interests, goals, service needs, Experience interests and communication preferences; information needed to process Concierge or Consulting requests; information submitted for TATS | HMTV, THE ONE TO KNOW™, interviews, editorial consideration, nominations, testimonials or other media participation; photos, videos, logos, biographies, creative assets and other materials you voluntarily provide; event registration, RSVP, attendance and participation information; transaction and billing-related information. Payments are processed through third-party payment providers; HM does not intentionally store complete payment-card numbers on its website servers; website/device information such as IP address, browser/device type, pages viewed, referral source and similar analytics or cookie data made available through our website and service providers; identity, business, credential or verification information when required for a specific HM program, relationship or safety purpose. Do not submit sensitive personal information that HM has not requested.

 HM may use information to: respond to inquiries and provide requested services; review applications and determine eligibility for memberships, Business Network relationships, opportunities or programs; administer HM Memberships and benefits; process registrations, tickets, sponsorships, vendor participation, advertising and other transactions; provide Consulting, Concierge and HM Agency Services; coordinate Experiences, invitations, confirmations and participant communications; operate HM Media Network™, THE ONE TO KNOW™, TATS | HMTV and related editorial/media programs; manage subscribers and send newsletters, editorial updates, offers and marketing communications when permitted; personalize content, recommendations, invitations and HM communications; conduct identity, business, credential or other verification when applicable; prevent fraud, enforce HM policies and protect HM, participants, partners and the public; measure website, campaign, content and Experience performance; maintain business records and comply with legal obligations; improve HM services, programming, media, Experiences and customer/member experience.

You may subscribe to THE ONE TO KNOW™ and other HM communications. Marketing emails may include editorial content, business insights, HM Experiences, membership information, HM Services, media, advertising/sponsorship opportunities, community content, offers and other HM news. You may unsubscribe from marketing email using the unsubscribe method provided in the message or by contacting HM. Unsubscribing from marketing does not prevent HM from sending necessary transactional, billing, account, safety, registration or service communications relating to an active relationship.

 HM does not sell private member or subscriber information to advertisers.HM may share information when reasonably necessary with service providers or partners that help us operate, including: payment processors; website, hosting, analytics and technology providers; email and communications providers; forms, CRM, scheduling and business-management providers; ticketing and Experience-registration platforms; venues and Experience providers when necessary to administer a registration, accommodation or service; identity, business, credential or verification providers when applicable; contractors and professional advisers supporting HM operations; media/production providers when necessary for an approved production or participant relationship.HM may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, safety needs, fraud prevention or protection of rights. Third-party businesses that receive information for their own independent services may have separate privacy policies.

 When you request an introduction, Concierge service, referral, Business Network connection or similar HM-facilitated relationship, HM may share the limited information reasonably necessary to facilitate the requested connection.HM will not treat a private member/subscriber list as advertising inventory.

 HM Experiences and media activities may involve photography, video or recording as disclosed in the applicable Experience policy, registration or release. Dedicated interviews, testimonials, TATS | HMTV appearances, editorial profiles and similar identifiable media participation may be subject to separate consent or release terms. If you submit content for publication or promotion, HM may process and use that content according to the applicable submission, release, agreement or permission.

 HM's website and third-party technology providers may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, security, performance and, where implemented, advertising or campaign measurement. Available cookie controls may depend on the website platform, browser and technology in use. You can also adjust certain cookie settings through your browser or device.

HM uses or links to third-party platforms such as payment processors, forms, ticketing services, social networks and other service providers. Your interaction with a third party is also subject to that provider's privacy practices. HM does not control independent third-party privacy policies.

HM retains information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose collected, to administer an active relationship, maintain legitimate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary by the type of information and relationship. HM may retain approved media or archival materials consistent with applicable releases, agreements and legitimate editorial/business purposes.

 HM uses reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the information and systems used. No website, email, online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Please use care when submitting information online.

 Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information, you may contact HM to: update or correct information; change communication preferences; unsubscribe from marketing; request information about personal data HM maintains; request deletion of eligible information, subject to legal, contractual, security and record-retention requirements.HM may need to verify your identity before completing certain privacy requests.

 HM's general website, business services, memberships and commercial programs are not directed to children under 13, and HM does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through those general services. Individual Experiences or programs may have separate age or eligibility requirements disclosed for that specific offering. If you believe a child has provided personal information to HM improperly, contact HM.

 HM is based in Texas and primarily operates in the United States. If you access HM services from another jurisdiction, information may be processed in the United States subject to applicable law.

 HM may update this Privacy Policy as its services, technology or legal requirements evolve. The current version will be posted with a revised Last Updated date.

HTOWN MINGLE LLC™ 1255 N Post Oak Rd #1223  Houston, Texas 77055 

Phone: (832) 396-2557 Email: info@htownmingle.com Website: https://htownmingle.com