Privacy Policy

How Fellowship of Business Leaders collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Fellowship of Business Leaders (“FBL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, apply for membership, or participate in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Apply for membership — Name, email, phone number, business information, LinkedIn profile, industry, role, location, and application responses
  • Register for events — Name, email, contact information, company details
  • Subscribe to communications — Email address, name, communication preferences
  • Contact us — Name, email, message content, any information you choose to share
  • Make payments — Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information — IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage data — Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, clickstream data
  • Cookies and tracking technologies — See “Cookies and Tracking” section below

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process membership applications — Review qualifications, conduct assessments, communicate decisions
  • Facilitate membership — Provide access to Circle community, chapter meetings, resources, and communications
  • Communicate with you — Send meeting reminders, updates, newsletters, operational communications
  • Process payments — Facilitate assessment fees and membership dues through Stripe
  • Improve our services — Analyze website usage, improve user experience, develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations — Maintain records as required by law as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Protect our operations — Prevent fraud, enforce our terms, protect the safety and integrity of FBL

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Chapter members — Name, business information, and contact details may be shared with other members in your chapter to facilitate collaboration and community
  • Circle community — Profile information visible to other FBL members on the Circle platform

Service Providers

  • Payment processing — Stripe processes payments securely; we do not store your credit card information
  • Communication platforms — Email service providers, Circle community platform, messaging tools
  • Website hosting — GitHub Pages hosts our website infrastructure
  • Law enforcement — If required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Legal protection — To protect FBL’s rights, property, safety, or the safety of our members

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences — Language, location, accessibility settings
  • Analyze website traffic — Understand how visitors use our site to improve functionality
  • Provide functionality — Enable features like search, navigation, form submissions

Your Choices

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies — Disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Delete cookies — Remove existing cookies stored on your device
  • Opt-out of tracking — Use browser “Do Not Track” settings

Note: Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption — HTTPS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
  • Access controls — Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
  • Secure payment processing — PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular security reviews — Ongoing assessment of our security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your membership — Active members’ information retained for duration of membership
  • Fulfill legal obligations — Financial records retained per IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations (typically 7 years)
  • Resolve disputes — Information retained as needed for legal, compliance, or operational purposes

Former Members

If you terminate your membership, we will:

  • Retain essential records — Name, membership dates, financial transactions (for legal compliance)
  • Remove from active systems — Email lists, Circle community, chapter rosters
  • Delete upon request — Additional information may be deleted upon written request (subject to legal retention requirements)

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Access your information — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies — Update or correct your personal information
  • Request deletion — Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

Communication Preferences

You may:

  • Opt-out of emails — Unsubscribe from newsletters and non-essential communications via the link in any email
  • Update preferences — Contact us to modify your communication preferences

Note: Certain operational communications (payment confirmations, membership updates) cannot be opted out of while you remain a member.

Submit Requests

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: member@fblconnect.com
Mail: Fellowship of Business Leaders
10087 Old Union Road
Union, KY 41091

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Youth and Young Leaders

FBL welcomes youth and young business-minded individuals under the age of 18 who demonstrate leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit.

For Participants Under 18

  • Parental consent required — We require verifiable parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information from anyone under 18
  • Limited data collection — We collect only information necessary for program participation
  • Parent/guardian access — Parents or guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child’s information at any time

Youth Programs

FBL may offer programs, mentorship opportunities, or resources specifically designed for young leaders. Participation in these programs may require:

  • Parental/guardian consent form
  • Emergency contact information
  • Age-appropriate participation agreements

Parent/Guardian Rights

If your child is under 18 and participates in FBL programs, you have the right to:

  • Review what information we have collected from your child
  • Request correction or deletion of your child’s information
  • Refuse to allow further collection or use of your child’s information
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at member@fblconnect.com with “Youth Privacy” in the subject line.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (Circle, Stripe, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Users

FBL is based in the United States. If you access our website or services from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy and U.S. law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes:

  • Notification — We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Significant changes — We will notify you via email or prominent website notice
  • Your continued use — Using our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know — Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to delete — Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Right to opt-out — We do not sell personal information, so opt-out is not applicable
  • Non-discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 7.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: member@fblconnect.com

Mail:
Fellowship of Business Leaders
10087 Old Union Road
Union, KY 41091

Phone: (513) 518-4955

14. Nonprofit Status

Fellowship of Business Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, we are committed to using your information solely to advance our mission of creating a high-trust network of faith-driven business leaders. We do not use your information for commercial gain or profit-driven purposes.

Summary: We collect information you provide and information about how you use our website. We use this information to operate FBL, communicate with you, process payments, and improve our services. We do not sell your information. You have the right to access, correct, and delete your information. Contact us with questions or requests.

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