SpeechEasy - Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are & Scope

SpeechEasy is owned and operated by Green Wedding Shoes, LLC (“GWS”). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “SpeechEasy” includes all websites, applications, social media channels, and other online offerings under our control that link to this Policy.

Note: This Policy covers only the practices we control. If you follow links to third-party sites or services, their own privacy statements and terms apply, and we are not responsible for their data handling practices.

2. Age Restriction

We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18 years of age. You must be 18 or older to use SpeechEasy. If you believe someone under 18 has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete it.

3. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice via email or a prominent notice on our Services. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when this Policy was most recently revised.

4. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly, as well as non-personal information automatically when you use our Services.

4.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address & Account Details: You provide an email address to create an account and log in. We use your email for account administration and service communications.
• Name of Speech Subjects & Personal Stories: You may submit first names and personal anecdotes (e.g., wedding stories). This data remains private within your account unless you explicitly share it as a testimonial (see Section 7).
• Payment Information: When you make a purchase through SpeechEasy, we collect your name and billing info at checkout. Full payment card details are processed by Stripe; we do not store them ourselves.
• Other Communications: If you contact us (e.g., for support), we may collect your email or other info relevant to your inquiry.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device & Usage Data: We may collect IP addresses, browser type, device info, pages visited, and timestamps for analytics and to improve our Services.
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: We may use cookies or local storage to remember preferences and enhance usability. You can refuse cookies via your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
• Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Manage cookies or tracking via your browser preferences (see Section 9).

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Providing Our Services: To create and maintain your account, generate or refine wedding speeches, and handle customer support.
2. Payment Processing: We rely on Stripe to process payment data. We may receive billing info (e.g., partial card number, billing address) for transaction completion.
3. Communication: Sending transactional emails (password resets, subscription updates) or promotional messages (if you opt in). You can unsubscribe anytime.
4. Analytics & Service Improvement: We analyze aggregated data to optimize features, improve reliability, and develop new tools.
5. Legal Compliance & Protection: Enforcing our Terms of Service or complying with legal obligations.

6. Sharing Your Information

6.1 Service Providers & Third Parties

We do not share your personal info with third parties, except for trusted service providers who help us operate, such as:

• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Hosting, analytics, or email delivery partners

They only receive the info needed to perform tasks and cannot use it for their own marketing.

6.2 Business Transactions

If SpeechEasy or GWS undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you if ownership changes result in a materially different use of your personal info.

6.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes. We may also do so to protect our rights or investigate fraud or potential violations of the law.

7. User Stories & Testimonials

Personal anecdotes and stories about yourself or others (e.g., wedding details) remain private by default. We do not publish them unless you grant permission as a testimonial.

If you consent, we may display your first name and last initial (plus an optional photo) on our site or social media. You can revoke this permission anytime by emailing [email protected]. However, previously published materials may remain in archives or backups.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, provide our Services, or comply with legal obligations. Once those needs expire, we delete or anonymize your data. We may retain aggregated or de-identified data for analytics or business purposes.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Email Preferences: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the link in our messages or contacting [email protected]. You will still receive account-related emails (e.g., password resets).

Cookies & Tracking: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies, though some features may not work properly if you do. We do not respond to DNT signals.

Access, Correction & Deletion: You can request updates or removal of your personal data by emailing us at [email protected].

GDPR or Equivalent Rights (If Applicable): EU (and similar jurisdictions) users may have rights to access, rectify, or erase personal data. Contact us for details.

10. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal info. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, please notify us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

SpeechEasy is operated by Green Wedding Shoes, LLC in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and stored in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws. By using SpeechEasy, you consent to this transfer and processing.

12. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our Services may link to external sites or integrate third-party tools (e.g., social media plugins). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external platforms. We recommend reviewing their policies if you share data or navigate away from SpeechEasy.

13. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18. If you believe a minor provided info, please contact us at [email protected] so we can remove it.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

            SpeechEasy (Green Wedding Shoes, LLC)
            3435 E Thousand Oaks Blvd #4291
            Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
            Email: [email protected]