PRIVACY POLICY
SPOKEN Leadership & Education (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, spoken-community.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you visit or interact with the Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-up forms
Information Collected Automatically
We use Google Analytics to collect non-identifying information about your interaction with the Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring URL
- Device type and operating system
This data helps us understand how visitors use the Site and improve performance and content accordingly.
2. Use of Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries or service requests
- Send newsletters or promotional content via Mailchimp (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze website usage with Google Analytics
- Improve the functionality, design, and user experience of the Site
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it with third-party service providers only as necessary to operate the Site and provide services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified:
- Google Analytics: for data analytics
- Mailchimp: for email communication and marketing automation
Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of email marketing at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (please note this may impact website functionality)
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to maintain strong security standards, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyber threats, unauthorized access, or data breaches. By using our services, you acknowledge that transmitting personal information comes with inherent risks and should be done within a secure environment.
7. Information from Minors
We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or market to individuals under 18 years of age, nor do we sell their personal information. By using our services and this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 or have parental/guardian consent for a minor’s use. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a minor under 18, we will take prompt action to delete it. If you are aware of such data collection, please contact us at tassan@spoken-community.com.
8. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: tassan@spoken-community.com.
Updated April 2025