Privacy Policy for FWDnetworking.com

Effective Date: 8/22/2023

Welcome to FWDnetworking.com (the “Website”), a platform operated by FWD Networking. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Website and services. By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you use our Website. This includes:

  • Contact Information: When you sign up for our local business networking group, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information.

  • Payment Information: While we do not collect payment information directly on our Website, we use a third-party payment processor, Stripe, to process payments. Your payment information is collected and processed securely by Stripe, and we do not store or have access to your payment card details.

  • Communication: We may collect information from your communications with us, including emails and messages you send to us through our contact forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing Services: We use your contact information to manage your membership in our business networking group and to communicate with you about group events, updates, and related information.

  • Improving User Experience: We may use your feedback and interactions to improve our services and enhance the user experience on our Website.

  • Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important notifications.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services. These providers have access to the information necessary to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes.

  • Legal Compliance: We may share your information when required by law, legal process, or regulatory authorities to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.

4. Your Choices

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

  • Communication Preferences: You can choose to opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website. Your continued use of our Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at dominic@digondesign.com.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 8/22/2023 and replaces any previous versions.