PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 2026 

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the website of Poornima Shubhakar ("we," "our," or "us") at poornimashubhakar.com (the Site). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. 

Poornima Shubhakar is a speaker, entrepreneur and biotech executive in Los Angeles, CA. This site is operated as part of Poornima’s speaking and writing work. It is not the site of her entrepreneurial business not her biotech role. 

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide: 

We may collect information you choose to provide, including: 

  • Contact Form Data: Name, email address, phone number, company or organization name 

  • Booking Inquiries: Event or speaking engagement information (date, location, format, audience size) 

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address, name 

  • Other information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, resource downloads, registrations, or other communications 

Information Collected Automatically: 

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including: 

  • Usage data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, pages viewed, referring website, date and time of access, general website usage information 

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. 

How We Use Information

We may use your information to: 

  • Respond to inquiries and speaking requests 

  • Provide requested resources or information 

  • Deliver newsletters and updates if you have opted in 

  • Improve website functionality and user experience 

  • Monitor website performance and security 

  • Comply with legal obligations 

  • Protect our rights and interests 

We do not sell your personal information for monetary purposes. Under some US state laws, certain analytics or advertising cookies may qualify as a ‘sale’ or ‘share’ of personal information. You may opt-out by emailing us. 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates or resources, you may receive occasional emails from us. 

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in communications or by contacting us directly. 

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand website usage. 

You may configure your browser settings to reject cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly as a result. 

Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information. 

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), email communications, scheduling, customer relationship management, or other business operations, only as needed to operate the site or respond to inquiries. 

We may also disclose information: 

  • To comply with applicable laws or legal processes 

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety 

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or reorganization 

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, deliver the services you requested, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. 

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), subject to applicable thresholds and exemptions. 

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to: 

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you 

  • Request correction of inaccurate information 

  • Request deletion of personal information 

  • Receive information about how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed 

  • Exercise applicable privacy rights without discrimination 

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. 

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. 

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults and professional audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it. 

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting the revised version to this website. 

Contact

Poornima Shubhakar 
hello@poornimashubhakar.com