Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Katie Boysen LLC d/b/a Comms People (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Comms People platform (“the Platform”).

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Name, email address, and profile information
• Professional details (bio, specialties, industries, proof points)
• Booking and scheduling data
• Payment information (processed by Stripe; we do not store card numbers)
• Communications you send through the Platform

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on the Platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Display consultant profiles publicly on the marketplace
• Process payments and membership fees
• Match clients with relevant consultants
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, booking updates)
• Send marketing communications (with your consent; you can opt out)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Other users: Consultant profiles are publicly visible. Client information is shared with Consultants only as needed for booked engagements.
• Service providers: Supabase (hosting/auth), Stripe (payments), Vercel (hosting), and Circle (community). These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of us, our users, or others.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how you use the Platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some Platform features may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication (magic links), and role-based access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., financial records).

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@commspeople.co.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at hello@commspeople.co.