Effective Date: 8/20/2025
Our Core Privacy Promise
We NEVER sell your data. Period.
TapSumé exists to help professionals share their information through digital business cards. We make money through subscriptions, not by selling your personal information to third parties.
Your Card Visibility Control
You have complete control over your digital business card visibility:
- Public Cards: Accessible via your custom username URL (e.g., tapsume.com/c/yourname)
- Private Cards: Only accessible when you share your unique secure link
- Custom Usernames: Set personalized URLs for professional branding
- Information Display: Choose what contact details and files to include
You can update these settings anytime in your dashboard.
Information We Collect
Card Information
- Name, title, and company information
- Contact information (email, phone, website, social links)
- Professional information (LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio)
- Profile images and downloadable files (resumes, portfolios, etc.)
- Custom usernames and card themes
Usage Analytics
- Card views and file downloads (anonymized)
- Basic website usage statistics
- vCard generation and save-contact actions
Technical Information
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Login timestamps and session data
How We Use Your Information
- Provide the Service: Display your digital business card, enable file sharing and vCard generation
- Account Management: Authentication, password resets, account support
- Product Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve TapSumé
- Communication: Send important updates about your account or service
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We only share data in these limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share your card or make it public
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate TapSumé (hosting, analytics, file storage)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our users' safety
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)
Data Security
- Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
- Regular security audits and updates
- Restricted access to personal data (employees only when necessary)
- Secure authentication and file upload validation
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your profile information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Export your card data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tapsume.com
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:
- Card data and uploaded files are permanently deleted within 30 days
- Anonymous analytics data may be retained for service improvement
- Legal or security-related data may be retained longer as required
Children's Privacy
TapSumé is designed for professionals and business networking. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
TapSumé is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the US. We comply with applicable international data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. Continued use of TapSumé after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or our data practices?