Overview
At Elite Speakers ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.elitespeakersprogram.com (the "Site") and interact with our services, including our public speaking programs and coaching.
We collect information necessary to provide you with our training services, communicate with you effectively, process enrollments, and improve your experience. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you inquire about our programs, enroll in a course, subscribe to communications, or use our contact forms. This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (used for program communications and, if you opt-in, SMS/text messages)
- Professional information (e.g., job title, company - optional)
- Information provided in inquiries or communications
- Payment Information: When you make a purchase, payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors (Stripe and PayPal). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. We receive information necessary to confirm your payment and enrollment.
- Feedback or survey responses related to program participation
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and potentially personalize content. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our site.
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining session information). These cannot be switched off.
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Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., remembering preferences).
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Marketing Cookies (If Applicable): Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads. (Include only if you use advertising/retargeting).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process your enrollment and deliver our training programs and coaching services
- To communicate with you about program logistics, updates, and related information via email and potentially SMS/text message (see communications sections below)
- To send you newsletters, marketing materials, or information about upcoming courses (only with your consent, where required)
- To process payments for our services via secure third-party processors like Stripe and PayPal
- To provide access to the online Class Experience platform and resources
- To personalize your experience on our Site
- To improve and optimize our website, programs, and services
- To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), email service providers, SMS communication platforms, website hosting, and analytics providers. These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of any inaccurate personal information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribing from marketing emails or opting out of SMS messages) where processing is based on consent
- The right to data portability (if applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request consistent with applicable law.
Program Communications and Marketing
Email Communications
- You will receive essential email communications related to program delivery and logistics if you enroll.
- You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
SMS/Text Message Communications
If you choose to provide your phone number and opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us (e.g., for reminders or special announcements), the following applies:
- You consent to receive automated text messages from Elite Speakers to the phone number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
- Message frequency varies depending on program activities and announcements.
- Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details.
- You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us.
- For help or information, reply HELP to any message you receive from us or contact us directly.
Data Retention and Access to Class Experience
- We will retain your personal information as necessary to provide services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Participants who gain access to the online Class Experience platform or digital resources associated with a program will retain access to those specific materials for as long as the Elite Speakers website (www.elitespeakersprogram.com) and the associated platform remain active and operational, unless otherwise specified at the time of enrollment.
Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date displayed at the top/bottom of this Privacy Policy, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@elitespeakersprogram.com
Last Updated: April 26, 2025