Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SAGE Event Management, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates Event Graphics Tools (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information through our authentication provider, Clerk. This may include:

• Full name and email address
• Profile photograph
• Account credentials
• Information from third-party OAuth providers (e.g., Google) if you choose social sign-in

2.2 Event Data

You may input event-related information into the Service, including:

• Event names, dates, and schedules
• Graphics configurations and templates
• Broadcast settings and preferences
• Participant and team information

All event data is provided directly by you through your use of the Service. We do not collect event data without your knowledge or input.

2.3 Usage and Analytics Data

We use third-party analytics and advertising services that may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, and conversion events. Our analytics partners include Google Analytics, Hyros, Meta (Facebook) Pixel, and Google Ads.

2.4 Device and Log Data

We automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and access timestamps.

2.5 Payment Information

We plan to offer paid subscription plans processed through Stripe. When available, Stripe will collect and process your payment information directly. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment details on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process and store your event data as directed by you
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze usage trends and optimize performance
• Communicate with you about updates, support, and service-related notices
• Serve relevant advertising through our advertising partners
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on the Service:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality (set by Clerk)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (set by Google Analytics, Hyros)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaigns (set by Meta Pixel, Google Ads)

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following third-party services to operate the Service:

• Clerk — Authentication and user management
• Convex — Database and backend infrastructure
• Google Analytics — Website analytics
• Hyros — Attribution and analytics
• Meta (Facebook) — Advertising and analytics
• Google Ads — Advertising
• Stripe — Payment processing (future)

Each service maintains its own privacy policy governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who assist in operating the Service, subject to contractual data protection obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Safety and Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you request deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, unless retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Event data you create within the Service will be retained as long as your account is active and will be deleted upon account termination or at your request.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure authentication through Clerk, and access controls on our infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

9.1 All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

Contact us at events@poweredbysage.com to exercise these rights.

9.2 EEA Residents — GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you additionally have the right to restrict processing, object to processing, data portability, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

We process data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity — to provide the Service as agreed in our Terms of Service
• Legitimate Interests — to improve and secure the Service
• Consent — for analytics and advertising cookies, which you may withdraw at any time

9.3 California Residents — CCPA

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at events@poweredbysage.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

For transfers from the European Economic Area, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection of your data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: