Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2025

At UpCircle, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy outlines what we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. What We Collect

When you apply for membership or attend an event, we may collect:

Full name, email, and phone number
Social media handles or LinkedIn profile
Business name, title, and industry
Payment and billing information (handled via Stripe or other secure processors)
Preferences (event type, networking goals, interests)
Photos/videos taken at events (with notice)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process applications and manage membership
Send event invites, updates, and offers
Facilitate introductions and networking
Curate experiences based on your preferences
Improve our services and communications

We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. Data Security

Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms like Stripe, Notion, and Google Workspace.
We follow standard industry practices to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We may share limited information (like name and company) with:

Event co-hosts or sponsors (only when necessary)
Internal team members for membership operations
Partners helping to facilitate curated experiences

You’ll always be notified if any external partner contacts you directly.

5. Photos & Content

By attending our events, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos used for marketing or internal recaps.
If you wish to opt out of public-facing media, please let us know at events or email: privacy@helloupdigital.com.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to or deletion of your data
Update or correct personal info
Opt out of email communications at any time

To exercise your rights, email: privacy@helloupdigital.com.

7. Third-Party Tools

We use tools like Stripe, Typeform, and Google Analytics. Each provider has its own privacy policy.
We encourage you to review those policies for full transparency on how your data may be handled.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the revised date.
If updates are significant, we’ll notify members via email.