This policy applies to visitors, members, applicants, contacts, and service enquiries connected to The Business Circle Network website and related platform services.

It covers information provided directly by you, information created through your use of the platform, and limited technical information collected to keep the site working properly and securely.

We may collect contact details, account information, profile information, business details, billing-related information, communication history, founder service enquiry information, and limited device or usage data.

Payment card information is handled by Stripe. We do not store full card details on our own systems.

We use information to operate the platform, manage memberships, deliver resources and community features, respond to support requests, process founder-service enquiries, improve site performance, and maintain platform security.

We may also use information to send important service messages related to accounts, billing, security, updates, or support.

We only share information with service providers or partners where it is reasonably necessary to run the website, deliver services, process payments, communicate with users, store files, or protect the platform.

Examples may include hosting providers, payment processors, email tools, file storage providers, and analytics or security services.

We keep information for as long as it is needed for operational, contractual, security, support, record-keeping, or legal reasons.

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect information, but no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You can contact us if you need help updating account details, handling support requests, or asking questions about how your information is used.

If you no longer want marketing or optional communications, you can opt out using the relevant links or by contacting support.