Privacy Policy
Learn how SpeakWise protects your privacy and handles your personal data in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
Last updated: October 4, 2025
🛡️ Introduction
SpeakWise ("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.
👁️ Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, bio, expertise, social links (for speakers and organizers)
- Event Information: Event details, speaker information, session details (for organizers)
- Feedback Data: Ratings, comments, and session selections (anonymized after verification)
- Profile Data: Professional information, speaking history, photos (for speakers)
- Attendance Lists: Email addresses for verification purposes (for organizers)
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies and Tracking: As described in our Cookie Policy
🔒 Anonymous Feedback
Feedback submissions are processed anonymously. After verification, we permanently remove all identifiable links between feedback and individual attendees.
👥 How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Verification: Verify attendee participation against uploaded attendance lists
- Feedback Processing: Collect and aggregate anonymous feedback for speakers
- Profile Management: Display speaker profiles and performance metrics
- Event Management: Facilitate event creation and attendee management
- Analytics: Generate traction scores and performance metrics
- Communication: Send service-related notifications and updates
🔐 Data Security
Security Measures
- • Encryption of all data transmissions
- • Role-based access controls
- • Immediate anonymization of feedback
- • Regular security audits
- • Staff training on data protection
Data Retention
- • Account data: While active + legal requirements
- • Anonymous feedback: Retained indefinitely
- • Attendance lists: Deleted after 30 days
- • Verification data: Deleted immediately
⚖️ Your Rights and Choices
Data Subject Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Restriction: Limit processing of your personal data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
📧 Exercise Your Rights
Contact us at privacy@speakwise.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and as required by applicable law.
🌍 International Data Transfers
We may transfer your information to countries outside your residence. When we do, we rely on adequacy decisions by relevant authorities, use approved contractual protections, and implement supplementary measures as needed.
📞 Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: privacy@speakwise.com
General Contact: speakwise@gmail.com
Phone: +233 55 555 5555
Address: Accra, Ghana
⚠️ Important: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. For specific legal advice, consult with qualified legal counsel.