Privacy Notice
Last Updated: September 2025
Effective Date: This Privacy Notice applies to all webinars and related services provided by WhatsAble.
1. Controller and Contact
2. Categories of Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
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Registration Information: Name, email address, company, job role, contact details
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Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type and version, operating system
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Webinar Metadata: Attendance date/time, session duration, participation level
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Participation Content: Audio/video recordings, screen-shares, chat messages, Q&A responses, polls
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Social Media Handles: Profile information from platforms where the webinar is streamed
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Communications: Support emails, feedback, and other correspondence
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Analytics Data: Usage patterns, engagement metrics, referral sources
3. Sources and Third-Party Platforms
Data is collected from:
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Direct Collection: Registration forms and live session interactions
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Streaming Platforms: LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platforms
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Webinar Technology: Zoom, OBS, Restream, and other broadcasting tools
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Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, platform-specific analytics
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Registration Platforms: Eventbrite, custom registration systems
These platforms operate under their own privacy policies as independent data controllers or processors.
4. Purposes and Legal Bases
| Purpose |
Legal Basis |
| Provide and operate webinars (registration, hosting, technical support) |
Contract performance / Legitimate interests |
| Live streaming and recording for educational purposes |
Consent / Legitimate interests |
| Publish recordings and promote events on social media |
Consent (may be withdrawn) |
| Security, fraud prevention, and service reliability |
Legitimate interests |
| Analytics and service improvement |
Legitimate interests |
| Legal compliance and responding to lawful requests |
Legal obligation |
| Marketing communications (if opted in) |
Consent |
5. Sensitive and Confidential Information
Important Warning
Do NOT share the following during webinars:
- API keys, passwords, access tokens, or authentication credentials
- Financial information (credit card numbers, bank details, financial records)
- Health data or medical records
- Government IDs, Social Security numbers, or similar identifiers
- Confidential business information or trade secrets
- Personal data of third parties without consent
If such data is accidentally disclosed during screen-sharing or chat, participants must immediately:
- Notify the host to pause recording if possible
- Rotate any exposed credentials or access tokens
- Contact us at team@WhatsAble.app for content removal requests
6. How We Share Your Data
We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Companies that help us operate webinars, process registrations, provide technical support, and analyze usage
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Streaming Platforms: LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms where content is broadcasted (content becomes publicly accessible)
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Legal Requirements: Government agencies, courts, or law enforcement when required by law
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Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with appropriate notice)
We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. When we transfer personal data from the EEA/UK, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
8. Data Retention
We retain different types of data for varying periods:
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Registration Records: 3 years after the last webinar attendance
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Recorded Content: Up to 5 years for educational and promotional purposes, unless removal is requested and feasible
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Technical Logs: 12 months for security and troubleshooting
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Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
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Legal Compliance: As required by applicable laws and regulations
We periodically review and delete data that is no longer necessary for our legitimate business purposes.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have the following rights:
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Access: Request copies of your personal data
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Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
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Deletion: Request removal of your personal data (subject to limitations)
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Restriction: Limit how we process your data
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Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
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Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
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Withdraw Consent: For processing based on consent
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Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
How to Exercise Your Rights
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
However, no system is 100% secure. Participants should avoid sharing sensitive information during webinars.
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
- Notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours where required
- Inform affected individuals without undue delay when high risk is involved
- Provide clear information about the breach and steps taken to address it
12. Children's Privacy
Our webinars are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Enable webinar functionality and registration
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Provide targeted content and advertising
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Cookie Categories
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Strictly Necessary: Required for basic website and webinar functionality
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Performance: Help us understand how visitors use our services
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Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
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Marketing: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect webinar functionality.
14. Third-Party Links and Services
Our webinars may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
15. Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive marketing communications, we may send you:
- Information about upcoming webinars and events
- Educational content related to automation and technology
- Company news and product updates
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
16. Automated Decision Making
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces significant legal or similarly significant effects. Any automated processing is limited to technical functions like spam detection and analytics.
17. Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Email notifications to registered users
- Prominent notices on our website
- Updates posted alongside webinar registration information
Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Notice.
18. Contact Information
19. Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EEA/UK and believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For a list of authorities, visit the European Data Protection Board website.
For US residents: You may also contact your state's Attorney General office regarding privacy concerns.