Privacy Policy

Founders & CEOs Meetup respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://fandcmeetup.com, complete website forms, register for events, participate in programs, and subscribe to communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business-related information you provide directly, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name and role/title
• Event registration details and participation information
• Program interests, assessment responses, and other information voluntarily submitted through forms
• Technical and usage data collected through cookies, analytics, and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect to operate, improve, and support the Founders & CEOs Meetup ecosystem, including to:

• Process event registrations and confirmations
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested support
• Deliver assessments, educational resources, and program-related materials
• Coordinate meetup logistics, reminders, and participant communications
• Provide updates about relevant events, webinars, programs, and opportunities
• Analyze website and engagement data to improve user experience and offerings
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse or fraud

3. SMS Opt-In and Communications

If you opt in to SMS communications, you agree to receive text messages related to meetup logistics, account notifications, program participation, and other service-related updates. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or email [email protected].

Submitting a phone number alone does not constitute consent to receive promotional text messages.

4. Mobile Information and SMS Consent

We do not sell or share mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories of information sharing exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

SMS consent is collected and used solely for the communications you explicitly request and is maintained in accordance with applicable messaging and privacy requirements.

5. Other Information Sharing

We may share limited personal information with trusted service providers that support website operations, event delivery, communications infrastructure, analytics, and legal compliance, and only as necessary for those business purposes.

All other categories of information sharing exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand website traffic, remember preferences, evaluate content performance, and improve the overall user experience. You can adjust browser settings to limit cookies; however, some features may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no online platform can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review and strengthen our practices to protect the information entrusted to us.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, supporting event and program participation, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal, accounting, or compliance obligations.

If you unsubscribe from marketing or promotional communications, we may retain limited information necessary to document and honor your opt-out preferences and comply with applicable requirements.

9. Your Choices and Rights

To request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, contact [support email].

• SMS opt-out: reply STOP to unsubscribe from text messages.
• SMS help: reply HELP for support with messaging services.
• Email unsubscribe: follow unsubscribe instructions in communications or email [support email].
• Contact-information updates: request updates or corrections to your contact details by emailing [support email].
• Cookies management: adjust your browser settings to manage or limit cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal request.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites, registration platforms, and payment services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information through their services.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website, our programs, and our SMS messaging program are intended for adults age 18 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact [support email] so we can review and address the matter.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Where required, we will provide additional notice of material changes through appropriate channels.

13. Contact Us