Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CFP Manager ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the service, including:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (password, encrypted)
• Organization information
• Speaker profiles and conference submission data
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the service:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and session data
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our service
• Manage your account and subscription
• Process your payments and transactions
• Send you updates, notifications, and support messages
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers).
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Session management with Redis and PostgreSQL
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we use soft-delete mechanisms that mark your data as inactive while maintaining data integrity. You may request permanent deletion by contacting us.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to Processing: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service uses the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Cloud Hosting Providers: Infrastructure and data storage

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: