Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Silicon Valley Speakers (“Silicon Valley Speakers,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at svsb.ai (the “Site”) or use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and company/organization name
- Event Information: Event date, location, type, expected attendance, budget range, and specific requirements
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details if you create an account
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and other correspondence with us
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address and preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Speaker Portal Data: For speakers, additional professional information including biography, headshots, speaking topics, videos, and testimonials
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Referral Data: The website that referred you to us, including UTM parameters from marketing campaigns
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and improve our services. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Providing Services
- Responding to speaker inquiries and facilitating bookings
- Connecting you with appropriate speakers for your event
- Processing and managing speaker engagements
- Providing access to our AI tools and resources
3.2 Communication
- Sending newsletters and educational content (with consent)
- Responding to your questions and requests
- Providing updates about speakers you've inquired about
- Sending service-related announcements
3.3 Improvement and Analytics
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Site and services
- Developing new features and tools
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Conducting research and analysis
3.4 Legal and Security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and unauthorized activity
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Speakers and Their Representatives
When you submit an inquiry about a speaker, we share relevant information (name, contact details, event information) with the speaker or their management to facilitate the booking process.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
- Email and newsletter service providers (e.g., Beehiiv)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Cloud hosting and database services
- Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Active client relationships and ongoing inquiries
- Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
7.1 Access and Portability
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a portable format.
7.2 Correction
You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
7.3 Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
7.4 Opt-Out
- Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email, or contact us directly
- Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies
- Analytics: Use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out to prevent tracking
7.5 Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@svsb.ai. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To make a CCPA request, contact us at info@svsb.ai.
9. International Users
Our services are primarily intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including speaker websites, social media platforms, and partner services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
For questions about our Terms of Service, please see our Terms of Service page.