Envoy Privacy Guide: Know Your Rights & Protect Your Data
Did you or your employer sign up for Envoy’s workplace management tools? Whether you’re an employee, visitor, or independent user, it’s important to understand what personal data Envoy collects, how it’s used, and what you can do to protect your privacy.
What You Need to Know About Envoy’s Data Practices
1. What Data Does Envoy Collect?
Envoy collects a wide range of personal information, including:
Data Collected by Envoy
| Category | Examples & Use Cases |
|---|---|
| AI Chat Content | Chats with Envoy’s AI chatbot |
| Contact Info | Name, address, phone, email (used for accounts, communication, marketing) |
| Identifiers | Name, email (for account management, support, marketing) |
| Image & Audio Info | Photos, videos (collected via app camera/microphone, used per customer direction) |
| Inferences | Preferences, likely interests (for marketing, service improvement) |
| Internet Activity | IP address, clicks, usage time (for debugging, marketing, service improvement) |
| Location Info | IP-based or precise geolocation (used per customer direction) |
| Professional Info | Employer (used for sales, marketing to businesses) |
2. How Is Your Data Used and Shared?
- Envoy uses your data to provide services, improve products, send marketing, and comply with legal requests.
- Third-party sharing: Envoy shares data with service providers (hosting, analytics, marketing) and advertising partners. While Envoy states it does not sell personal data, it does share identifiers for targeted ads.
- Legal disclosures: Envoy may share data with government or law enforcement if required by law.
Your Privacy Rights with Envoy
1. Access, Correct, or Delete Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the data Envoy has about you
- Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate
- Request deletion of your personal data
How to exercise these rights:
- Email dataprivacy@envoy.com
- Expect a response within 45 days
Important Note: If you use Envoy through your employer or as a visitor to a company, you must contact that company to exercise your rights—Envoy will not act on your request directly in these cases.
2. Opt Out of Marketing & Ad Sharing
- Envoy shares identifiers with advertising partners for targeted ads.
- To opt out: Use the unsubscribe link in marketing emails or contact Envoy directly.
3. Limit Cookie Tracking
- Envoy uses cookies and web beacons for analytics and tracking.
- To limit tracking: Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies.
Key Risks to Be Aware Of
1. Third-Party Data Sharing
- Envoy shares data with service providers and advertising partners.
- Risk: These third parties may use your data for their own purposes, including profiling and targeted advertising.
2. Data Breaches
- The more third parties have access to your data, the higher the risk of a breach.
3. International Data Transfers
- Your data may be transferred to the US or other countries with different privacy laws.
4. Limited Control for Employees/Visitors
- If you use Envoy through your employer, your data rights depend on your employer’s privacy policy, not Envoy’s.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Privacy
1. Review Envoy’s Privacy Policy
- Stay informed about how your data is collected, used, and shared.
- Read Envoy’s Privacy Policy
2. Exercise Your Data Rights
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your data by emailing dataprivacy@envoy.com.
3. Opt Out of Marketing
- Use the unsubscribe link in marketing emails to stop receiving promotional content.
4. Limit Data Sharing
- Avoid sharing sensitive information in AI chats or other Envoy features.
- Adjust your browser settings to limit cookie tracking.
5. Check with Your Employer
- If you use Envoy through work, ask your employer about their data privacy practices and how they protect your information.
Final Thoughts
Envoy’s tools are designed to streamline workplace management, but they come with privacy trade-offs. By understanding your rights and taking proactive steps, you can better protect your personal data.
Have questions or need help exercising your rights? Reach out to Envoy’s privacy team at dataprivacy@envoy.com or consult your employer’s privacy policy if you’re using Envoy through work.
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