Privacy Policy

Thank you for your interest in Snapp Spotlight! We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy when you use our website at https://snapp-spotlight.com and our Services.

In principle, we will only use your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the relevant laws of the United States, such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and international standards like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and, of course, only as described in this privacy policy.

What is Personal Data?

Personal data is any information relating to personal or material circumstances that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. This includes, for example, your name, date of birth, e-mail address, postal address, or telephone number as well as online identifiers such as your IP address. In contrast, information of a general nature that cannot be used to determine your identity is not personal data. This includes, for example, the number of users of a website.

Responsible for data processing

Responsible for data processing is Snapp Media Inc. (operator of Snapp Spotlight).

General Information on Data Processing

The legal bases of processing

All personal data that we obtain from you via the website will be processed for the purposes described in more detail below. This is done within the framework of the DPA and the GDPR or with your consent. In particular, we process personal data only when processing is permitted and if:

• you have given your consent,

• the data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract / pre-contractual measures,

• the data is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation or

• the data is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of our company, provided that your interests are not overridden.

Your data subject rights

The following rights are available to you as a data subject:

• the right to information,

• the right to rectification,

• the right to erasure,

• the right to restriction of data processing,

• the right to data portability,

• the right to object to data processing,

• the right to revoke any consent you have given, and

• the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Please contact us at any time with questions and suggestions regarding data protection and/or to enforce your rights.

Exercising your rights

If you wish to access your personal data or exercise any of the rights listed above, you should apply in writing, providing evidence of your identity. Any communication from us in relation to your rights will be provided free of charge. However, in case of requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive, in particular because of their repetitive character, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on the request.

Updating your information

If you believe that the information we hold about you is inaccurate or that we are no longer entitled to use it and want to request its rectification or deletion, please contact us.

International data transfer

In the course of our business and website operations, we process data. This may include disclosure to third countries outside the United States. Where we transfer data outside the U.S., we use appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected. These may include standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or data processing agreements.

Storage and retention of your data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill processing purposes or legal obligations. Once those are fulfilled or expired, data is deleted.

Security

We implement technical and administrative security measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, unauthorized access, or misuse. Data is encrypted before transmission. Our security measures are continually improved.

In the event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified as quickly as possible.

Processing of Automatically Collected Data

a) Access data and log files

We collect information when you access our site, including: IP address, date and time of request, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used to ensure security and functionality, stored for 7 days, and then deleted unless retained for legal reasons.

b) Cookies

We use cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies may collect anonymous analytics or store user preferences. For more, see our [Cookie Policy].

c) Content Management System (CMS)

Our site is built and maintained using WordPress. Data you submit may be processed via WordPress tools. The legal basis is our legitimate interest.

d) Hosting

The site is hosted by Namecheap. Hosting partners may process data on our behalf. Legal basis: legitimate interest in site performance and security.

Data processing when you submit it to us

a) Contacting us

When you contact us, we collect name, email, and your message. Legal basis: contractual fulfillment or legitimate interest.

We use Crisp Chat for live support. Crisp may process your data as part of providing this service.

b) Booking a Meeting

We use Calendly for scheduling. Data you provide (name, email, etc.) is processed by Calendly to confirm appointments. Legal basis: consent and legitimate interest.

c) Customer Support and CRM

We use monday.com as our CRM. Data entered through forms or onboarding may be stored to provide support and improve services.

d) Contractual Fulfillment

If you engage with Snapp Spotlight as a guest or contributor, we collect relevant information to fulfill that agreement. Legal basis: contract.

e) Video Calls

We use Zoom for interviews and calls. Your participation may include shared data depending on your inputs and use. Legal basis: consent and/or legitimate interest.

f) Onboarding Questionnaire

To streamline your Spotlight process, we use Typeform. Your name, email, and other form data may be collected for scheduling and storytelling purposes.

Transfer of personal data

We will not share your personal data with third parties unless:

• required to deliver our services,

• you provide explicit consent, or

• permitted by law.

We may work with external service providers (processors) under strict contractual agreements aligned with GDPR.

We may also disclose personal data to law enforcement if required by legal obligation.

Marketing & Communications

If you opt into updates, we may contact you via email or other channels with content about new Spotlights, behind-the-scenes access, and tech founder stories.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Other Notes

a) Automated decision-making

Snapp Spotlight does not use profiling or automated decision-making.

b) Links to other websites

We link to third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for content or practices on those platforms.

c) Children’s privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

d) Social Media

We operate on LinkedIn, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms. Your interactions on those networks are subject to their privacy policies.

e) Are you required to provide data?

Data is only required for services that you explicitly engage with. You are not obligated to provide personal data unless it is necessary to fulfill a service you request.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available at https://snapp-spotlight.com.

Questions or Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].

Last updated: Tuesday, 26 March 2024