Privacy Policy

Introduction

CoveTalks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at covetalks.com (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Professional information (bio, expertise, speaking topics)
• Organization details (for organization accounts)
• Payment and billing information
• Profile photos and videos
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics data (time spent on platform, features used)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative information and updates
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send marketing and promotional communications (with consent)
• Improve and personalize user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

With Other Users

Your public profile information is visible to other users of the platform. This includes your name, bio, expertise, and any other information you choose to make public.

With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as payment processors (Stripe), email services, and analytics providers.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: