Leaderwave Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28th of April 2025

Welcome to Leaderwave!
At Leaderwave (a project of Driftawave), we care deeply about your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with our services.

By using our website, subscribing, or purchasing tickets, you agree to this privacy policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Your name, email address, and professional details (e.g., company, role, interests)
  • Payment and ticket information (when purchasing event access)
  • Event participation details (photos, videos, attendee lists)
  • Website usage data (cookies, IP address, browser type)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, reports, event invitations, and relevant updates
  • Manage event participation, ticketing, and communications
  • Personalize your experience with Leaderwave content
  • Promote our events and community initiatives through social media, website content, and marketing materials
  • Improve our website, programs, and outreach
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements

3. Live Events and Content Usage

By expressing interest in, registering for, or purchasing tickets to Leaderwave events (including the Founders Beach Series), you agree that:

  • Your name, company affiliation, and participation may be shared in attendee lists, event recaps, or promotions.
  • Photographs, video recordings, or quotes from live events may be used across Leaderwave's and Driftawave's websites, social channels, promotional campaigns, and community materials.

If you do not wish to appear in public materials, please inform us prior to the event by emailing hello@leaderwave.io.

4. How We Share Your Data

Leaderwave does not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as CRM platforms, email marketing services, and event registration systems) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Data Sharing with Event Partners & Sponsors

By registering for a Leaderwave event, you acknowledge that basic attendee information (such as your name, role, and company) may be shared with select event sponsors and partners who contribute to the experience.

We will never share sensitive personal information (such as private email addresses or phone numbers) without your explicit consent.

You may opt-out of sponsor communication at any time by contacting hello@leaderwave.io.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Your data is only accessible to authorized personnel.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics about website usage.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Object to certain types of processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@leaderwave.io.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

You can unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The updated version will always be published on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Leaderwave | Driftawave
Email: hello@leaderwave.io
Website: www.leaderwave.io