US PropTech Council Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 6, 2024
Introduction
PropTech Council Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “USPC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how USPC collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information about you in connection with our services, websites, and any interactions with you. We also explain your rights and the choices you have regarding your personal information.
1. Our Services
USPC Services
USPC offers a variety of services aimed at fostering education, mentoring, collaboration, and business connections through webinars, networking events, podcasts, sponsorship opportunities, discussion forums, community pages, and resource connections. Our ecosystem allows you to engage with other PropTech companies, customers, and investors.
Social Networks
Interactions on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms. When using these platforms, you are required to comply with their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms carefully as USPC is not responsible for third-party data handling on these networks.
Third-Party Services
USPC may enable connections to third-party services (“Third-Party Services”). These third-party platforms may collect your information, governed by their privacy policies. USPC is not responsible for the data collection and use practices of these third-party platforms, and we recommend reviewing their terms and policies.
Your Privacy Obligations
It is your responsibility to comply with applicable data protection laws when you collect, use, or disclose information about individuals via our services, including obtaining necessary consents. Any complaints or requests regarding your use of the Services will be forwarded to you for resolution.
Business Use
USPC services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over who are using the services for business purposes. Our services are not designed for children under 18.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary for the following purposes:
Account Information
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, organization, address, language preferences, and billing/payment information if you sign up for paid services.
Content
We collect content you upload or post, including your social media profiles, messages, posts, comments, images, and other media that you provide through the Services.
Logs and Usage Data
We collect technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, login history, and usage statistics related to how you interact with our Services.
Events, Surveys, and Marketing
When you participate in events, surveys, or marketing activities, we may collect information such as your name, contact information, company data, and event participation details.
Employment Applications
If you apply for a job via our careers page, we may collect your contact information, resume, and employment history.
Browsing Data
When you visit our websites, we collect data about your interactions, such as session information, web pages visited, and interactions with content. Cookies and other tracking technologies are used to enhance your browsing experience, as detailed in our Cookie Notice.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Providing and Securing Services
We use your personal information to provide, manage, and secure our services, including authenticating users, processing payments, managing accounts, and enhancing the security of our platform.
Communications
We use your contact information to send updates about our services, respond to inquiries, and manage communications based on your preferences. Marketing communications can be tailored to your needs based on your engagement with our Services.
Improving Services
We analyze user feedback, technical data, and usage patterns to diagnose issues, improve usability, enhance performance, and develop new features.
4. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal information:
Access and Correction
You may access or update your account information by logging into your account. For other requests, such as accessing additional data or deleting your account, please email our Membership team at membership@proptechcouncil.com.
Marketing Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing emails by managing your preferences via the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not rent or sell your information. We only share your data in the following circumstances:
Employees and Contractors
Authorized employees and contractors may access your information to perform their job responsibilities. They are required to protect your information under confidentiality agreements.
Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers for functions like marketing, hosting, and payment processing. These providers are contractually required to handle your data under strict confidentiality and security measures.
Social Networks and Third-Party Services
If you connect your account with social networks or third-party services, your data will be governed by their privacy policies. You are responsible for ensuring that your privacy settings are appropriate on these platforms.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights, respond to legal claims, or cooperate with regulatory bodies.
6. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where our headquarters and data infrastructure are located. We rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure the protection of your data.
7. Data Security
We take industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, and loss. This includes encryption, access control measures, and regular security assessments. Payment information is processed securely by PCI-certified providers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as needed to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms. Once retention is no longer necessary, we will securely dispose of or anonymize your data.
9. GDPR and UK Data Protection Compliance
USPC may act as both a data controller and data processor under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Depending on your interaction, you may have additional rights, such as the right to restrict processing or request data portability.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you reside in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to access, delete, or correct personal data, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our Services or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes, and encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our Privacy Team:
US PropTech Council
701 Brazos St, Ste. 1600
Austin, TX 78701, USA
Email: privacy@proptechcouncil.com
If your concerns are not resolved, you may contact your local data protection authority.