Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Core Leadership Circle ("Core," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information about you when you visit our website at www.corelc.org, apply to or participate in our programs, attend events or retreats, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Application Data: professional background, career history, leadership experience, personal goals, and motivations submitted through our membership application
Payment Information: billing details (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card data)
Communications: messages, questions, and correspondence you send to us
Testimonials and Feedback: content you provide for reviews or program feedback
Event Registration: information provided when registering for retreats, webinars, or sessions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Usage Data: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referral URLs
Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: see Section 5 (Cookies) below

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as referral partners, social media platforms (if you interact with our social content), and publicly available sources, consistent with applicable law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process and evaluate your membership application
To deliver, administer, and improve our programs, retreats, and events
To process payments and manage your membership account
To communicate with you about your enrollment, program updates, and administrative matters
To send you marketing communications about Core Leadership Circle (you may opt out at any time)
To personalize your experience and tailor our content to your needs
To analyze website usage and improve our online presence
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
To protect the safety and security of our community, staff, and Services

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those described above without obtaining your prior consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity: processing required to fulfill our obligations to you as a member or applicant
Legitimate Interests: operating and improving our business in ways that do not override your rights
Consent: where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
Legal Obligation: compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We use:

Essential Cookies: necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page views, session duration) using tools such as Google Analytics
Marketing Cookies: used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our communications

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or a cookie consent tool presented on our site. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

6. How We Share Your Information

Core Leadership Circle does not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, hosting events, and delivering program materials. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
Advisory Board and Facilitators: to the extent necessary to deliver program content and facilitation services.
Legal Requirements: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Core Leadership Circle, our members, or the public.
Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
With Your Consent: for any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to maintain our business records, and to comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations. Application data from non-accepted applicants is retained for a reasonable period and then securely deleted or anonymized. You may request deletion of your data subject to applicable legal retention requirements (see Section 9).

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted transmission (HTTPS), and access controls limiting who within our organization can view your data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

Access: the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: the right to request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention obligations
Restriction: the right to request that we limit how we use your data
Portability: the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: the right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw it at any time

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Core Leadership Circle is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Data protection laws in these countries may differ from those in your country of residence. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the personal or professional websites of our Advisory Board members. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through our own Services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated Policy on our website with a revised effective date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice of material changes. Your continued use of our Services following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Core Leadership Circle
Website: www.corelc.org
Contact Form: www.corelc.org/contact-us

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly to all inquiries.

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