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PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy outlines how SlideAsk (the “Site”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information provided by users, including both presenters and audience members, in accordance with applicable privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

  • Website (referred to as either "the Website", "Site", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to SlideAsk.com

  • Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

  • Country refers to: New South Wales, Australia

  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

  • Service refers to the Website.

  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Website. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Website to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Website, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Website in analyzing how the Service is used.

  • Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.

  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

  • Website refers to SlideAsk, accessible from www.slideask.com, including all corresponding sub-domains.

  • You (referred to as either "You", "User", "Presenter(s)", "Audience Member(s)") means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the Website, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information from users:

  • From Presenters: Name, email, and details related to uploaded content and interactions.
  • From Audience Members: Name, email, organization, and any information provided through message forms.
  • For Payment: Information such as name, billing address, payment method (collected by Stripe), and transaction details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We use third-party services, including Google Analytics and Google Ads, to collect information about how users interact with our Site. This includes:

  • IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system.
  • Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and interaction with Site features.
  • Geolocation data (if enabled by the user).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: Facilitate communication between presenters and audience members by collecting and forwarding messages.
  • Analytics and Marketing: Monitor and analyze user behavior to improve the Site and target advertisements through Google Ads.
  • Payments: Process payments securely through Stripe for subscription services or other purchases.
  • Email Communications: Send transactional emails and notifications using Zeptomail.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share personal data with third-party services such as Stripe for payment processing, Zeptomail for sending emails, and Google Analytics/Ads for site analysis and marketing.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms and Conditions, or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

4. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, track usage, and personalize ads. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can control or delete cookies through the Cookie Preference Banner or through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Presenters and audience members can request deletion of their personal data by contacting us at contact@slideask.com.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Our Site uses SSL encryption, and payments are processed through Stripe, which complies with PCI DSS standards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

If you are a resident of the EU, California, or Canada, you have certain rights under GDPR, CCPA, or PIPEDA, including:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • The right to object to or restrict data processing.
  • The right to data portability (to receive a copy of your data in a structured format).
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (for data processing activities based on consent).
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for GDPR), or the right to request more information about how your data is used (for CCPA).

8. Third-Party Services

As part of the services provided, SlideAsk relies on the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics and Ads: Used to analyze user behavior and serve targeted advertisements. You can opt out of Google Analytics through browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
  • Stripe: All payment information is processed by Stripe, which complies with strict security protocols (PCI DSS compliance). For more information, refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Zeptomail: Used for sending automated and transactional emails. Your email address will be processed by Zeptomail but not used for marketing purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer personal information to third parties located in other countries. When we transfer data outside of your jurisdiction, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. If material changes are made, we will notify users by email or by posting a notice on our Site. Continued use of the Site after any changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

contact@slideask.com

Effective Date: 19th day of September 2024