Privacy Policy

Introduction

Todd Smith ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, company/dealership name when you submit forms or download resources.
• Contact Information: When you submit speaking inquiries, we collect your name, email, organization, event details, and any additional information you provide.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Send you resources you've requested (whitepapers, guides, etc.)
• Process speaking engagement requests
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send occasional updates about new content (with your consent)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Delphi AI: Powers our chat assistant to help answer your questions about automotive AI and speaking engagements.
• Google Fonts: Provides typography for our website.

These services may collect information as specified in their respective privacy policies.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Functional Cookies: Enable features like the chat assistant and remember your preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Lead and inquiry data is typically retained for up to 3 years for business relationship purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

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

• Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Note: We do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: speaking@qoreai.com