Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

8G Community, also known as 8G Mindset, is a platform focused on personal growth, practical education, storytelling, community and opportunity.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and share personal information when you visit our website, contact us or sign up for our updates. For questions about our handling of information, contact info@8gmindset.com.

2. Information you provide

When you use our “Let’s Connect” form, we collect your name, email address, reason for contacting us and message. You may also choose to provide your phone number and organization.

We use this information to respond to inquiries, discuss speaking opportunities, handle media requests and communicate about partnerships, sponsorships or other matters you raise. Contact form submissions are stored through Squarespace, and submission notifications are sent to our team at info@8gmindset.com.

When you sign up for community updates, we collect the information requested by the signup form, such as your email address and, where provided, your name.

Please do not send passwords, payment card details, government identification numbers or other sensitive information through our general contact form. Only include information relevant to your inquiry.

3. Website and analytics information

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace processes technical information to deliver, operate and protect the website.

We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Information may include:

• IP address and approximate location, such as country or region.
• Browser, operating system and device information.
• Pages visited and the date and time of visits.
• Referring websites, search engines and other traffic sources.
• Website activity used to calculate visits, unique visitors and page views.

We use these reports to understand our audience and improve our content and website. Approximate location information does not necessarily identify a visitor’s exact location. See the Squarespace Privacy Policy for information about its processing.

4. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Operate and maintain the website.
• Respond to messages and requests.
• Provide updates you have requested.
• Manage community, media and partnership communications.
• Understand website performance and improve our resources.
• Detect spam, misuse and security problems.
• Meet applicable legal obligations and resolve disputes.

Submitting a contact form does not, by itself, subscribe you to marketing emails.

5. Email communications

If you choose to receive 8G updates, we may email you about community news, stories, educational resources and relevant opportunities. You can unsubscribe using the unsubscribe link in a marketing email or by contacting info@8gmindset.com.

Unsubscribing from marketing does not prevent us from replying to an inquiry you send us or providing necessary communications about a service you request.

Please provide an accurate email address so we can respond. A successful form submission confirms that the website accepted your message; it does not establish that you own the email address entered.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and may use them for analytics and remembering preferences.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the website work. Where cookie choices are presented on the website, you can use those controls to manage the available options.

Any consent required for nonessential cookies must be obtained through the website’s consent controls. This Privacy Policy does not itself provide that consent.

More information is available in the Squarespace Cookie Policy.

7. Spam protection and third-party services

Our contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to help prevent spam and abuse. Google may process technical and interaction information for this purpose. Its processing is described in the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

The website may also load resources supplied by third parties, such as fonts or images. Loading these resources can disclose technical information, including your IP address and browser information, to the provider.

Links to external websites take you to services with their own privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

8. When information is shared

Information is shared with service providers as needed to operate the website and communicate with you. These include Squarespace, our email service provider and services used for security and spam prevention.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to a lawful request, protect people’s safety or establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Sending us a private message does not give us permission to publish it as a community story or testimonial. We will seek separate permission before publishing identifiable personal stories or testimonials submitted privately.

9. How long information is kept

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. When deciding how long to retain it, we consider:

• Whether an inquiry or relationship is still active.
• Whether records are needed to provide a requested service.
• Applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
• Security needs and the handling of disputes.
• Requests to delete information or withdraw consent.

A limited record of an unsubscribe request may be retained to help ensure marketing messages are not sent again. Some information may remain in backups for a limited period before removal through the service provider’s normal processes.

10. Information security

We use the security features provided by our website and email platforms and take reasonable steps to protect personal information.

No website, email system or method of storage can guarantee complete security. If you believe information you shared with us has been compromised, contact info@8gmindset.com.

11. International processing

Our service providers may process or store information in the United States and other countries. Privacy laws in those countries may differ from those where you live.

Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, the relevant transfer arrangements must meet those requirements. Information about Squarespace’s arrangements is available in its Data Processing Addendum.

12. Your privacy choices and rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Receive a portable copy of certain information.
• Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
• Complain to your local data protection authority.

These rights may be subject to exceptions and legal limitations.

To make a request, email info@8gmindset.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” Describe your request and provide enough information for us to locate the relevant records. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

Where European or UK data protection law applies, grounds for processing may include responding to steps you request before entering a contract, our legitimate interests in operating and protecting the website and responding to inquiries, consent where required, and compliance with legal obligations.

13. Children’s privacy

Our general contact and signup forms are not intended for children under 13. Please do not submit a child’s personal information through these forms.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate permission, contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action, including deletion where required. Any future program designed specifically for children will require appropriate privacy information and safeguards.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, practices or legal obligations change. The revised policy will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

15. Contact us

For questions about this policy or how personal information is handled:

8G Community / 8G Mindset
Email: info@8gmindset.com
Website: www.8gmindset.com