PRIVACY POLICY

Blue Collar Board™

1. Information We Collect

Blue Collar Board™ may collect the following categories of information:

1: Name

2: Email address

3: Business information

4: Application responses and vetting materials

5: Payment and billing information

6: Meeting participation records and decision logs

7: Communications related to Board participation

We collect only information necessary to operate the Board and enforce standards.

2. How Information Is Used

Collected information may be used to:

1: Evaluate membership applications and eligibility

2: Manage Board participation and operations

3: Schedule and facilitate Board meetings

4: Process payments and manage billing

5: Communicate Board-related updates and notices

6: Enforce Board standards, rules, and accountability

Blue Collar Board™ does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Confidentiality of Board Participation

Information shared within the Board—including participation details, discussions, decisions, and member identities—is treated as confidential.

While Blue Collar Board™ enforces confidentiality standards, each member is individually responsible for complying with confidentiality obligations. Breach of confidentiality may result in enforcement action, including removal.

4. Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. Blue Collar Board™ does not store full payment card details on its servers.

Payment processors handle payment information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

5. Data Storage & Security

Blue Collar Board™ takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By participating in the Board, users acknowledge and accept this risk.

6. Third-Party Services

Blue Collar Board™ may use third-party tools and service providers to operate the Board, including but not limited to:

1: Payment processing

2: Scheduling and calendar tools

3: Communication platforms

4: Data storage and infrastructure

These providers are granted access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy standards.

7. Cookies & Website Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

1: Improve site functionality and performance

2: Understand usage patterns

3: Maintain secure access to member-only areas

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

1: Operate the Board

2: Enforce standards and obligations

3: Comply with legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements

Information may be retained after termination of membership where required by law or to enforce Board obligations.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

1: Request access to personal information held about you

2: Request correction of inaccurate information

3: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements

Requests may be submitted to the contact email listed below. Verification may be required before processing requests.

10. Changes to This Policy

Blue Collar Board™ may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the website or participation in the Board after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.