Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Growth Authority. Intense Group ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Growth Authority community and is committed to protecting the privacy of our members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically, and information we may receive from third parties.

2.1. Information You Provide to Us:

Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect information such as your first and last name, work email address, phone number, and LinkedIn profile URL.

Payment Information: Our community platform, Circle.so ("Circle"), processes your monthly subscription payments. We do not collect or store your full credit card details. Circle provides us with information related to your subscription status and transaction history (such as confirmation of payment), but not your sensitive payment credentials. To understand how Circle handles your payment information, please review Circle's Privacy Policy.

Profile Information: You may choose to add additional information to your community profile, such as a photo, job title, company, and biography.

User Content: We collect the information you post within the community, including messages in forums, questions in the Q&A, direct messages, and any files you upload.

Communications: We collect information when you contact us with questions or for support, including the content of your message and your contact details.

2.2. Information We Collect Automatically:

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Services, such as the pages you visit, the content you view (e.g., playbooks, videos), the features you use, and the dates and times of your access.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Services, track your activity, and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate the community, process your subscription, and manage your account.
• To Improve and Personalize Our Services: To understand how our members use the Services, to personalize your experience (e.g., through 1:1 peer matching), and to develop new features, playbooks, and tools.
• To Communicate With You: To send you important announcements, service-related notices, weekly digests, and responses to your inquiries.
• For Marketing and Events: To inform you about upcoming events, new benefits, and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• For Safety and Security: To protect the security and integrity of our community, enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines, and prevent fraud.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as our community platform provider (Circle), payment processor (e.g., Stripe), email service providers, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Within the Community: Your profile information (name, photo, title) and the content you post are visible to other members of the Growth Authority community. Please be mindful of the information you share in public spaces.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

5. Your Data Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., the UK, Africa, or California), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

• The right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal limitations.
• The right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability: You can request that we provide you with your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@growthauthority.co.uk. You can update most of your profile information directly within your account settings.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: legal@growthauthority.co.uk