Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 15, 2026. Last updated: August 15, 2026.

WakeUp Business Club LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Delaware limited liability company, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our services, website, mobile application, and events.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1. Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth
Mailing address
Photograph
Company name, title, and business information
Business revenue or other financial information (for Admission purposes)
Payment information (processed through third-party payment processors)
Any other information you provide in applications, forms, surveys, or communications

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, mobile application, or digital platforms, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3. Information from Events

We may collect photos, videos, and audio recordings at Club events. By attending Club events, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

(a) To process your membership application and Admission
(b) To provide Club services, including event organization, communication, and networking
(c) To manage your account and membership
(d) To communicate with you about events, updates, and Club activities
(e) To process payments and maintain financial records
(f) To improve our services, website, and member experience
(g) To comply with legal obligations
(h) To send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
(i) To create and share content from Club events (photos, videos, summaries) on Club channels

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

(a) With other Members: Your name, photo, company, and title may be shared within the Club community (e.g., member directory, Club Platform, event materials)
(b) With service providers: We engage third-party vendors for payment processing, email communications, event management, and technology services. These vendors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information
(c) As required by law: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation
(d) Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction
(e) With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have explicitly consented

4. DATA RETENTION

4.1. We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a period of three (3) years after termination of membership, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

4.2. Payment and financial records are retained in accordance with applicable tax and accounting regulations.

4.3. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the email address below. We will comply with your request within thirty (30) days, except where retention is required by law.

5. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

(a) Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
(b) Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
(c) Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
(d) Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
(e) Portability: Request transfer of your data in a commonly used format
(f) Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hi@wakeupnyc.org.

5.1. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

5.2. European Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent and/or performance of a contract.

6. SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING

Our website and applications use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

By becoming a Member, you consent to receiving communications from us via email, SMS, phone, and messaging platforms (including Telegram) regarding Club activities, events, and updates. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.

12. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO AT EVENTS

By attending Club events, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Such content may be used on the Club’s website, social media, mobile application, and marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify Club staff before the event.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and/or sending you a notification. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

WakeUp Business Club LLC, New York, USA.

Email: hi@wakeupnyc.org