Last updated: April 2025

At Michel Langlois (“we,” “us,” “our”), your trust is paramount. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit michellanglois.us. It’s written in clear, straightforward language so you can quickly find what matters to you.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Contact data: name, email address, phone number when you
  • sign up for newsletters

  • submit a contact or booking inquiry

• Professional data: organization, job title, event details

1.2 Usage & Technical Data

Automatically collected when you interact with our site:

• Device & browser details (e.g. type, operating system, IP address)

• Pages visited, clicks, session duration

• Form interactions and downloads

1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g. language, region)

• Analyze site performance and traffic

• Personalize content and recommendations

2. How We Use Your Information

We apply your data to:

1. Deliver services you request (e.g. send media kit, confirm booking)

2. Communicate updates on keynotes, publications, events

3. Improve our website—enhancing navigation, content relevance, and performance

4. Personalize your experience with tailored content and recommendations

5. Protect our site from fraud and abuse

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your privacy and only share data in these circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted partners who support website hosting, analytics, email delivery

• Legal requirements: to comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal requests

• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Opt‑Out

• Manage cookies: through your browser settings or our on‑site cookie banner.

• Analytics opt‑out: use tools like Google Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on.

• Marketing emails: click “unsubscribe” in any message or contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry‑standard safeguards—including encryption, firewalls, and access controls—to protect your data.

• Retention: We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, typically not more than 3 years, unless a longer period is required by law.

6. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access: request a copy of your personal data

• Rectify: correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erase: delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict: limit how we use your data

• Portability: receive your data in a machine‑readable format

• Object: to certain processing activities (e.g. direct marketing)

To exercise any right, contact us at privacy@michellanglois.us. We will respond within 30 days, or sooner if required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. We will post the new version here with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Michel Langlois, Privacy Office, 1234 Innovation Drive, Silicon Valley, CA 94043

Thank you for trusting us to protect your privacy. We’re committed to transparency, security, and giving you control over your data.