Last updated: October 2025

Keynote Direct (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website and services.

By using our website or creating an account, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. About Keynote Direct

Keynote Direct is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We provide an online platform that connects speakers and event planners, allowing users to showcase, discover, and book keynote talent.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you and automatically through your use of our site.

Information you provide

• Name, email address, and contact details
• Account login credentials
• Speaker profile information (bio, headshot, topics, experience, etc.)
• Event planner details (organization, event type, preferences, etc.)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Messages or inquiries sent through our contact or booking forms

Information collected automatically

• Cookies and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, browser type)
• Device information and IP address for analytics and security

x3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Facilitate connections between speakers and event planners
• Display speaker profiles and event listings
• Process payments and bookings
• Communicate with you about your account or inquiries
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Monitor security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
  
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only as needed to operate our platform and provide our services, including:

• With third-party service providers: Such as Stripe (for secure payment processing), Google Calendar (for scheduling), and analytics providers (like Google Analytics) that help us improve the site.
  
  
• With other users: Speaker information (such as name, photo, and profile content) is made visible to event planners as part of the platform’s purpose.
  
  
• For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

All third-party providers are required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and only for the purposes of providing their services to us.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core website functionality
• Understand how users interact with our site
• Improve user experience and performance

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely on servers located in Canada and/or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses
• Request deletion of your account or data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@keynote.direct.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

9. International Users

If you access our website from outside Canada, please note that your information may be processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last updated” date shown at the top.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Keynote Direct
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: hello@keynote.direct