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Last updated: March 2, 2026

Speaking Consulting Network, LLC (“SCN,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://speakingconsultingnetwork.com (the “Site”), use our services, purchase membership, attend events (virtual or in-person), or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Professional details

  • Billing and payment information

  • Account credentials

  • Profile information

  • Event registration details

  • Communications with SCN

  • Contributions, comments, posts, and other user-generated content

1.2 Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. SCN does not store full credit card numbers. We receive limited billing confirmation data.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring URLs

  • Usage logs

  • Engagement metrics

We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATED PROCESSING

SCN uses artificial intelligence, large language models, enrichment tools, vector databases, CRM systems, analytics tools, and other automated systems.

2.1 Automated Profiling

We may automatically analyze, categorize, score, and profile:

  • Profile data

  • Engagement activity

  • Contributions

  • Community participation

  • Event participation

  • Communications within SCN platforms

This processing supports:

  • Personalized recommendations

  • Professional connection suggestions

  • Follow-up prompts

  • Trust and safety

  • Moderation

  • Analytics

  • Product improvement

2.2 Third-Party Processors

We may use third-party service providers including but not limited to:

  • OpenAI

  • Perplexity

  • Enrich.so

  • Cloud hosting providers

  • CRM providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Email platforms

These vendors process information under contractual safeguards.

2.3 Derived Data

We may create and retain transformed or processed outputs including:

  • Categorization tags

  • Engagement signals

  • Risk indicators

  • Similarity scoring

  • Moderation flags

Derived data may be retained for analytics and system improvement.

2.4 Informational Nature of AI Outputs

AI outputs are informational only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. You are responsible for verifying all outputs before relying on them.

3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdiction, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual Necessity – To provide membership, services, and event access.

  • Legitimate Interests – To improve services, maintain community standards, ensure platform safety, and conduct analytics.

  • Consent – For marketing communications and certain tracking technologies.

  • Legal Obligation – To comply with applicable laws.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance those interests against your rights and freedoms.

4. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use information to:

  • Provide and maintain Services

  • Process payments

  • Manage events

  • Improve user experience

  • Generate recommendations

  • Enforce Terms

  • Send communications

  • Conduct analytics

  • Maintain community trust and safety

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • 5. INFORMATION SHARING

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with vendors assisting in:

  • Payment processing

  • Hosting

  • Email delivery

  • AI processing

  • CRM management

  • Analytics

5.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of merger, acquisition, or restructuring, user data may be transferred.

6. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

6.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected

We may collect:

  • Identifiers (name, email, IP address)

  • Commercial information (transaction data)

  • Internet activity information

  • Professional information

  • Inferences drawn from activity

6.2 Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

SCN does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

However, certain data disclosures for analytics or marketing tools may be considered “sharing” under California law.

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

To exercise this right, contact:
[email protected]

6.3 Your California Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Access your personal information

  • Request deletion

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information

  • Opt out of sale/sharing

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising rights

We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights.

7. GDPR DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

You may exercise these rights by contacting:
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Contractual data protection agreements

By using our Services, you consent to international data transfer where permitted by law.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Derived or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

However, no system is completely secure.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and analytics technologies.

You may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies.

Where required by law (such as GDPR), we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site is not directed toward individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCN shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from data collection or processing.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

Speaking Consulting Network, LLC
120 E Parrish St, Suite 310
Durham, NC 27701
Email: [email protected]

17. DATA PROTECTION CONTACT

For privacy-specific inquiries, requests, or complaints:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.