Your Swapcard profile is essential for networking and making meaningful connections during events. Understanding what information is accessible by other participants ensures that you manage your privacy effectively while maximizing the benefits of your profile.
Accessible Information
When you participate in an event, certain information on your Swapcard profile becomes visible to other attendees to facilitate networking and collaboration. Here’s a breakdown of the accessible information:
Personal Information
Name: Your full name is visible to help others identify and connect with you.
Job Title and Company: Your professional role and current employer are displayed to provide context about your expertise.
Profile Picture: A visual identifier that helps others recognize you.
Biography: A brief description or summary of your professional background and interests.
Contact Information
Email Address: Shared with other participants if you have opted to make it public.
Phone Number: Visible only if you choose to share it.
Social Media Links: Any linked social media profiles you’ve added are visible.
Event-Related Information
Sessions Registered: Other participants can see the sessions or events you have registered for, enabling easier networking based on shared interests.
Meetings Scheduled: Your meeting schedule, if made public, is visible to assist with planning and coordination.
Messages: Direct messages sent between participants are private and not visible to others.
How to manage your privacy settings
To control what information is shared on your profile, follow these steps:
Navigate to Your Profile: Click on your profile icon at the top right corner.
Edit Profile: Select the "Edit Profile" option.
Adjust Visibility Settings: Modify the visibility of your email, phone number, and social media links.
Save Changes: Ensure you save any adjustments to update your profile settings.
Benefits:
Enhanced Networking: Sharing key information helps others find you based on professional interests and expertise.
Personalized Connections: Visibility of your sessions and meetings facilitates targeted and relevant interactions.
Efficient Communication: Providing contact information enables direct and efficient communication with other participants.
Being aware of what information in your profile is accessible to other participants helps you manage your presence effectively. By customizing your privacy settings, you can control what information you share while enhancing your networking opportunities at events.