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1. Information We Collect
When you use our contact form, we collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Name and email address (required)
- Optional Information: Organization name, industry/role, event type
- Communications: Messages and inquiries you send through the form
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information solely for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communication requests
- To process speaking engagement requests
- To fulfill book copy requests
- To provide relevant information about our services
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You provide explicit consent when submitting the form
- Legitimate Interest: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill speaking engagement requests
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email service providers, hosting services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and monitoring
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact inquiries: Up to 2 years from last communication
- Speaking engagements: Until completion of services plus 1 year
- Book requests: Until fulfillment plus 6 months
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Appropriate technical and organizational measures
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use essential cookies for functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics without your consent.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
13. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
For California Residents (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
For UK Residents (UK GDPR):
- Same rights as EU residents under UK GDPR
- Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO
