Introduction
Welcome to Everycard ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how Startedby, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our Everycard platform (the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:
Account Information:
- Name (first and last name)
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile picture (optional)
Professional Profile:
- Job title and company information
- Company domain
- Work history (current and past positions)
- Professional expertise and interests
- Networking goals and preferences
- Professional bio
- LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and features used
- Session data and login timestamps
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We work with trusted service providers:
- OpenAI: AI-powered features and insights
- Stripe: Payment processing
- MailerSend: Email delivery
2. How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account
- Enable event creation, management, and attendance
- Facilitate networking connections between attendees
- Generate personalized AI-powered recommendations
- Process payments for paid events
- Send transactional emails (verification codes, notifications)
- Improve our Service and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only in these circumstances:
- With other users: Your profile is visible to event attendees
- With service providers: OpenAI, Stripe, MailerSend (see section 1.3)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
- Business transfers: In case of merger or acquisition
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encrypted password storage
- Secure session management
- Database encryption at rest
- Regular security updates
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Update your profile information at any time
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain data processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@everycard.xyz
6. GDPR Compliance (EU/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For GDPR-related inquiries, contact: dpo@everycard.xyz
7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
We do not sell your information to third parties.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@everycard.xyz or call (434) 337-2270
8. Contact Us
Startedby, LLC
Email: privacy@everycard.xyz
Website: https://everycard.xyz
Address: 1541 Delphi Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22911
For general support: support@everycard.xyz
