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Waitlist Privacy Policy

Effective: March 14, 2026 | Last updated: March 15, 2026

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you join the SpeakLingo waitlist.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Email address: Required to join the waitlist and receive notifications
  • LinkedIn repost URL: Optional, submitted to qualify for bonus days
  • X/Twitter repost URL: Optional, submitted to qualify for bonus days
  • Founders Pass interest: Optional checkbox indicating interest in Founders Pass

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address: For fraud prevention, rate limiting, and approximate location
  • Browser/device information: User agent string for analytics and bot detection
  • Referrer URL: To understand how you found us
  • Timestamp: When you joined the waitlist
  • Session ID: Anonymous identifier for analytics
  • Access tier selected: Your chosen tier (Comment 100 days or Priority 150/300 days)
  • Signup source: How you joined (direct signup, social repost, dual platform, etc.)
  • Form timing data: Time taken to complete the form (for bot detection purposes)

No payment data: The waitlist is free. We do not collect any payment or billing information for waitlist signups.

2. How We Use Your Information

DataPurposeLegal Basis (GDPR)
EmailSend notifications, account identificationConsent (Terms acceptance)
Social URLsVerify bonus day eligibilityConsent
IP addressFraud prevention, rate limitingLegitimate interest
Device infoAnalytics, bot detectionLegitimate interest
Access tier & sourceDetermine free Lite plan eligibilityContract performance
Form timingBot detection, fraud preventionLegitimate interest

3. Who We Share Data With

We share your waitlist data only with essential service providers:

ProviderPurposeData Shared
DigitalOceanServer hostingAll waitlist data (stored)
SendGridEmail deliveryEmail address only
VercelWebsite hostingIP, device info (logs)

We do NOT: Sell your data, share it with advertisers, or use it for targeted advertising.

4. Data Security

We protect your waitlist data with:

  • Encryption in transit: All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS
  • Encryption at rest: Database encrypted on DigitalOcean servers
  • Access controls: Limited to authorized team members only
  • Rate limiting: Protection against automated attacks
  • Bot detection: Honeypot fields and timing checks

5. Data Retention

  • Waitlist data: Retained until product launch + account activation, then merged with user account
  • If you don't activate: Data deleted 12 months after product launch
  • If you request deletion: Data deleted within 30 days of request
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 24 months

6. Your Rights

6.1 All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of your waitlist data
  • Correction: Update your email or social links
  • Deletion: Request removal from the waitlist
  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails

6.2 EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.3 California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what data is collected
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination

7. How to Delete Your Data

To remove yourself from the waitlist and delete your data:

  1. Email [email protected] with subject "Waitlist Deletion Request"
  2. Include the email address you used to join
  3. We will confirm deletion within 7 days
  4. Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days

Note: Deleting your waitlist data will forfeit any free Lite plan days you earned. This cannot be undone.

8. Contact & Grievance Officer

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: [email protected]

Grievance Officer (India IT Act): Prasanth Kumar

Response time: Within 48 hours

Related Documents

Waitlist Terms & ConditionsGeneral Privacy Policy