Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 27, 2024
At EventConvo, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile photo
- Profile Data: Bio, location, social media links, speaker information
- Event Data: Events you create, attend, or interact with
- Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or with your consent
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Personalize your experience and show relevant events
- Process transactions and send confirmations
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and events
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Event Organizers: When you RSVP to an event, organizers can see your name and email
- Other Users: Your public profile information is visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate (hosting, analytics, payments)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Data Processors
We work with the following third-party service providers who may process your data on our behalf:
- • Appwrite — Database and authentication services (self-hosted)
- • Vercel — Application hosting and privacy-focused analytics (cookieless)
- • Mapbox — Location and geocoding services
All processors are bound by data processing agreements and comply with applicable data protection regulations.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze how our platform is used
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our platform.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Opt out of certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
EventConvo is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
privacy@eventconvo.com