Women in Business HQ ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, attend our events, participate in coaching, or join our online community, The Collective.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and business details you provide when registering for events, coaching, or The Collective.
- Payment information: processed securely through our third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Profile information: details you share in your Collective member profile, such as your industry, location, and what you're looking for.
- Usage data: how you interact with our website, community platform, and emails, including pages visited and event RSVPs.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To register you for events, coaching, and community membership.
- To process payments and manage your membership.
- To send event details, community updates, and Connection Hour invitations.
- To introduce you to other members and display your profile in our member directory.
- To improve our experiences, content, and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Member Directory & Community
When you join The Collective, the information you include in your member profile (such as your name, business, industry, and location) may be visible to other members through our searchable directory. You control what you share. Please do not post sensitive personal information in your profile or community conversations.
4. Events & Coaching
For in-person and online events, we may share your name and business with other attendees to facilitate introductions. For coaching, we may collect background information relevant to your goals. Any notes or materials from coaching sessions are kept confidential and used only to support your progress.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate (such as payment processors, email platforms, and community software), all of whom are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Founding members' information is retained for the lifetime of their membership. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Your Rights
You may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at hello@womeninbusinesshq.com. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here with a revised "last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at hello@womeninbusinesshq.com.