Sign in with Google
Stanford Speakers Bureau uses Google sign-in to securely identify you. This page explains who we are, what our app does, and why we request your data. You can view our Privacy Policy at https://google.stanfordspeakersbureau.com/privacy for full details.
Our app and brand
Stanford Speakers Bureau (SSB) is Stanford University's largest student organization sponsor of speaking events, operating since 1935. We are a recognized Stanford student group. This website is our official, verified presence. Our homepage, privacy policy, and terms of service are hosted on our own domain (this site), not on third-party platforms such as Google Sites or social media subdomains.
What our app does
Our application provides the following functionality to users:
- Browse events and speakers: View upcoming and past speakers and event details without signing in.
- Claim or purchase tickets: Sign in to claim free tickets or complete ticket purchases for SSB events. Your email is used to associate tickets with your account and for check-in.
- Manage your account: View and manage your tickets and account in one place after signing in.
- Suggest speakers: Submit speaker suggestions for future events. We use your identity (email/account) to attribute suggestions and prevent abuse.
- Get notified: Sign up to be notified when a mystery speaker is announced. We use your email to send those notifications.
- Referrals and waitlists: Participate in event referral programs and waitlists; we use your email and referral data to run these features.
Why we request your data (transparency)
When you choose "Sign in with Google," we request access to:
- Email address: To create and identify your account, link your tickets to you, send notifications you requested (e.g., speaker announcements), and process speaker suggestions and referral/waitlist signups.
- Basic profile information (e.g., name): To personalize your experience and display your identity where relevant (e.g., on your account page or in admin tools for ticket management).
We use this data only to provide and improve the services described above. We do not sell your personal information. For some features we restrict sign-in to Stanford (@stanford.edu) accounts to serve the Stanford community. For full details on what we collect, how we use it, and your rights, see our Privacy Policy.
Privacy policy
Our privacy policy describes in detail what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and how you can exercise your rights regarding sign-in and data use.
Terms of service
Use of our services is also governed by our Terms of Service, which cover acceptable use, tickets, and other legal terms.
Contact
For questions about sign-in, data use, or this app, contact us via our Contact page.