Privacy Policy – TechSTL App

PRIVACY NOTICE
Effective: April 7, 2026

This Privacy Notice describes the personal information that TechSTL (“we,” “us,” or “Company”) collects via our website (TechSTL.com) and mobile application (the “App”), and the uses and disclosures that we make of that personal information.

By using our Website or App, you acknowledge that we are collecting, processing, and disclosing your information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT (WEBSITE & APP)

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that identifies you as an individual, including:

Name, company name, and professional title
Email address
Postal address
Profile photo, biography, and professional background

We collect this information when you:

Create an account
Register for events or programs
Subscribe to communications
Submit inquiries or feedback
Participate in surveys, promotions, or forums
Apply for jobs or opportunities through the platform

Community and Profile Information

As part of the TechSTL membership experience, you may create a public or semi-public profile. This may include:

Profile image and bio
Employer and role
Skills, interests, and affiliations

You may also generate content, including posts, comments, messages, and forum discussions. Depending on your settings, this content may be visible to other users. Content you create may be associated with your profile and displayed to other users in accordance with your settings.

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect information such as:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and interactions
Referral URLs

Within the App, we may also collect:

Device type and OS version
Unique device identifiers
App usage data (features used, time spent)
Diagnostic data (crash logs, performance data)

Mobile Application Data Collection

When you use our App, we may collect:

Device identifiers and mobile network data
App activity and engagement metrics
Session data and interaction patterns

Location Information

We may collect approximate location data from IP addresses or device settings to personalize content and recommend relevant events. We do not collect precise GPS location unless explicitly authorized by you.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

Provide and improve our services, Website, and App
Personalize your experience and recommend content, events, and connections
Communicate with you about updates, opportunities, and events
Enable community interactions (profiles, messaging, forums)
Process event registrations and job applications
Analyze usage trends and improve platform performance
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights, users, and operations
Combine information collected across our Website, App, and third-party sources to improve our services and user experience

PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

We may send push notifications to your mobile device to provide updates about events, messages, and community activity. You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

MESSAGING AND COMMUNITY FEATURES

Our platform includes messaging, forums, and interactive features. Communications between users may be stored and processed to enable functionality, maintain security, and improve user experience.

HOW INFORMATION IS SHARED

We may share your information with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, communications tools)
Event partners or employers, when you register or apply
Affiliates and organizational partners
Legal authorities, when required to comply with applicable law, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, users, or operations
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, where personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction

We may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data without restriction.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use third-party tools such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), cloud hosting providers, and event or payment systems. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

YOUR RIGHTS & ACCOUNT DELETION

You may:

Request access to your data
Request corrections to your information
Request deletion of your account and personal data

You can initiate account deletion through the App, Website, or by contacting us at emily@techstl.com. Some data may be retained where required by law.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may send communications via email or in-app notifications regarding events, opportunities, and updates. You may opt out at any time using unsubscribe links or settings. You may also contact us directly to manage your communication preferences.

INFORMATION SECURITY

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

DO NOT TRACK

Our Website and App do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Our platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted within the Website or App.

CONTACT US

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Notice, contact us at: emily@techstl.com