simple default policies for how this site, event, and related communications work. last updated may 10, 2026.
Tom Talks is a live storytelling experience hosted by Thomas Ma. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit our website, RSVP for an event, apply to speak, contact us, or interact with Tom Talks online.
By using this website or submitting information to us, you agree to the collection and use of information described here.
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, social profile, RSVP details, speaker application details, message content, and any other information you include when contacting us.
We may also receive basic technical information, such as device type, browser type, referring pages, pages visited, approximate location, and usage data from hosting, analytics, RSVP, email, or embedded content providers.
We use information to operate the website, manage event RSVPs, review speaker interest, send event updates, respond to messages, improve the Tom Talks experience, maintain security, and comply with applicable obligations.
If you RSVP through a third-party service, such as Partiful, that service may also process your information under its own privacy policy.
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us run the site, manage RSVPs, host content, send messages, or support events. We may also share information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business or organizational transition.
The site may use cookies or similar technologies through hosting, analytics, social media, RSVP, or embedded content tools. These tools help pages load, measure site performance, and make embedded content work. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
If you RSVP, apply to speak, or contact us, we may use your information to send practical event communications, follow-ups, speaker updates, and related announcements. You can ask us to stop sending non-essential communications at any time.
We keep information for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described above, including event administration, communication records, security, and legal or operational needs.
This website and event experience are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
By accessing this website, submitting information, RSVPing, applying to speak, or participating in a Tom Talks event, you agree to these Terms of Service.
We aim to keep event information accurate, but details such as date, time, venue, speakers, format, availability, and access may change. We may update, postpone, cancel, or modify any event or website content at our discretion.
RSVPs, invitations, and applications do not guarantee entry unless confirmed by Tom Talks or its event partners. We may limit attendance, deny or revoke access, or remove guests when necessary for safety, capacity, community standards, or event operations.
Tom Talks is built around honest stories and respectful listening. Guests and speakers are expected to act with care, respect privacy, avoid harassment, and follow venue and event instructions.
All website text, design, branding, logos, graphics, and related materials are owned by Tom Talks or its licensors unless otherwise noted. You may not copy, reuse, modify, or distribute site materials without permission.
If you submit a speaker application, message, testimonial, or similar content, you confirm that you have the right to share it. You allow us to review, respond to, and use that submission for event administration and related communications.
The site may link to third-party services, including RSVP platforms, social platforms, embedded media, email tools, or external profiles. We are not responsible for third-party websites, policies, content, or practices.
The website and event information are provided as is and as available. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or always current.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tom Talks and its organizers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, event services, or third-party links.
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the website or participation in Tom Talks after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
For privacy requests, terms questions, or anything related to Tom Talks, email hello@tomtalks.co.
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