Data Sharing & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the online platform of The Exceptional Woman Enterprise (collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “TEWE”) and its subsidiaries:

  • The Exceptional Woman Network

  • The Exceptional Woman Research & Development Organization (501(c)(3))

  • Any other affiliated or subsidiary programs, events, or services under The Exceptional Woman Enterprise umbrella.

We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect from you, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our website and services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information

    • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

    • Business Information: Company name, registration details, and any information provided through our nomination or application forms.

    • Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (e.g., credit card info) when you purchase products, services, or pay nomination fees (all stored securely via our payment processor).

  2. Non-Personal Information

    • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, referral URLs, and other diagnostic data to improve user experience.

    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to remember preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing Services & Programs: Processing your nominations, applications, purchases, or event registrations.

  • Communications: Sending updates, newsletters, marketing emails, or notifications about upcoming programs (e.g., the Trailblazer Award, G.R.O.W.T.H. Experience, incubator programs).

  • Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical assistance.

  • Improving Our Services: Analyzing user behavior, measuring site performance, and enhancing our offerings.

  • Legal & Compliance: Complying with any applicable legal obligations, enforcing our Terms & Conditions, and preventing illegal activities.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. However, in certain circumstances, we may share information:

  • With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party companies for payment processing, email marketing, customer relationship management, and other essential services. These providers have access to personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred.

5. Data Retention & Security

  1. Data Retention:
    We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain appropriate business records.

  2. Security Measures:
    We implement industry-standard security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, secure payment gateways) to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website, events, and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to delete such data.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers and databases located outside your state, province, or country where the data protection laws may differ. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that we may transfer your information to a country and jurisdiction that does not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

By using our site and submitting your information, you agree to this transfer, storing, or processing of data. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have rights under local or international data protection laws, including but not limited to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for individuals in the EEA and the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents:

  1. Access & Update: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or correct it if it’s inaccurate.

  2. Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete or remove your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  3. Object or Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on how we process your data, if applicable.

  4. Data Portability (GDPR): Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format if you are in the EEA.

  5. Opt-Out of Selling (CCPA): We do not sell personal data, but if you are a California resident, you have the right to request that we do not sell your personal information.

  6. Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over—and assume no responsibility for—the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make significant revisions, we will provide notice on our website or via email prior to the changes taking effect. The updated policy will be posted with a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Exceptional Woman Enterprise
2146 Roswell Rd. STE 108
PMB 745
Marietta, GA 30062
(470)264-8060
info@exceptionalwomanent.com