Privacy Notice
Last Updated: 2025-11-20
SpeakerSearch ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you engage with our services, visit our website, or communicate with us as a speaker, client, or site visitor.
1. Who We Are
We are a non-exclusive keynote speaker listing platform connecting clients with keynote speakers across a wide range of industries and expertise. Our services include speaker recommendations, profile listings, event support, and booking facilitation.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal information:
a. From Speakers
- Name, contact information, and professional biography
- Photos, videos, and speaking topics
- Booking history and availability
- Publicly available information or materials you provide directly
b. From Clients & Event Planners
- Name, company, contact information
- Event details (location, audience, date, budget)
- Communication preferences and history
c. Website Visitors
- IP address and browser information
- Device and usage data via cookies (see Section 6)
- Information provided via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Facilitate speaker bookings and manage communications
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Send updates, newsletters, and marketing (only with your consent where required)
- Fulfill legal and contractual obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Speakers and clients, strictly for the purpose of facilitating bookings (Please note: When an event planner submits a booking inquiry or contact request, we share the relevant details (such as name, company, event description, and contact information) with the speaker(s) (and/or their representatives or relevant third-parties) being considered or contacted. Likewise, when a speaker profile is displayed, information the speaker provides may be shared with interested event planners and/or relevant third-parties strictly for the purpose of facilitating bookings.
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., CRM systems, payment processors)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
5. Legal Bases for Processing (for EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may control cookies via your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this notice from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
SpeakerSearch
Email: [email protected]