ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting the BreakthruPreneurs website ("BreakthruPreneurs," "BP," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us through our website, apply for membership, communicate with us, participate in our community, or engage with our marketing activities.

BreakthruPreneurs is a Christ-centered mastermind community designed exclusively for Married Christian Businessmen with Children ("MCBC"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. By using our website, applying for membership, engaging our services, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services or provide us with your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to our websites, applications, online community platforms (including Skool), customer relationship management systems (including GoHighLevel), SMS and email communications, appointment booking systems, and any other services we provide (collectively, the "Services").

WHO IS COVERED BY THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to individuals who interact with BreakthruPreneurs, including:

• Current Members of the BreakthruPreneurs community

• Prospective Members and membership applicants

• Trial meeting attendees and guests

• Website visitors and users

• Individuals who request information, book discovery calls, or contact us

• Recipients of our marketing communications (email, SMS, newsletters)

• Mentees Program participants (ages 16-25) and their parents or guardians

• Business contacts and partners

This policy is intended for use by United States residents ages sixteen (16) and above for the Mentees Program and eighteen (18) and above for full membership, and is governed by the laws of the United States, with specific provisions for residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Delaware, Florida, Montana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Iowa, and Oregon).

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. For Mentees Program participants ages 16-25, we obtain parental or guardian consent where required. If you believe a minor under 16 has inadvertently shared information with us without appropriate consent, please notify us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

WHAT TYPES OF INFORMATION DOES BREAKTHRUPRENEURS COLLECT

We collect information to provide and improve our services, maintain community safety, fulfill legal obligations, and communicate with you effectively. The information we collect falls into two main categories: "Non-Personal Information" and "Personal Information."

Non-Personal Information

"Non-Personal Information" is information that cannot directly identify a specific person without being combined with additional data. Examples include:

• Device and browser type

• IP address (when not linked to your identity)

• Browsing and search history on our website

• Geographic location data (city or region level)

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

• Information regarding your interaction with our website, advertisements, and emails

Personal Information

"Personal Information" can be directly associated with a specific person without requiring additional information. Examples include:

• Personal identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, telephone numbers, member account credentials, IP address (when linked to your identity)

• Family information: Marital status, spouse name, number and ages of children (collected as part of membership eligibility verification)

• Business information: Business name, business address, business email, business phone, industry, years in operation, approximate annual revenue, number of employees, business goals and challenges

• Financial information: Payment information (credit card numbers, billing addresses) for membership fees; income range for membership qualification purposes

• Professional information: Job title, professional background, employment history, business ownership details

• Faith and church information: Church name and location, pastor or church leader references, length of church involvement, faith journey details (voluntarily provided)

• Reference information: Names, contact information, and relationships of personal, professional, and pastoral references

• Background check information: Criminal background disclosures, sex offender registry status (for community safety purposes)

• Internet or electronic activity information: Device identifiers, system logs, browsing history, interaction with our website and advertisements

• Audio and visual information: Photographs for member profiles, recordings of meetings or workshops (with consent)

• User-generated content: Posts, comments, prayer requests, testimonies, and other content shared within the Skool community or during meetings

Sensitive Personal Information

We may collect certain sensitive personal information as part of our membership application and community operations:

• Religious beliefs and faith information (to verify alignment with our Statement of Faith)

• Health-related information (if voluntarily shared for prayer requests or accountability)

• Criminal background information (for community safety screening)

This sensitive information is collected only with your consent and is used solely for membership qualification, community safety, and providing appropriate support within our faith-based community.

HOW DOES BREAKTHRUPRENEURS COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information through various methods and sources:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information directly when you:

• Submit a membership application through our website or in person

• Book a discovery call or schedule trial meetings

• Create an account or member profile on our website or Skool community

• Subscribe to our newsletters, marketing emails, or SMS communications

• Contact us via email, phone, text message, or through our website contact forms

• Participate in meetings, workshops, events, or community activities

• Post content, comments, prayer requests, or testimonies in the Skool community

• Provide feedback, testimonials, or reviews

• Communicate with us through social media platforms

• Participate in the Mentees Program (for participants ages 16-25)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our Services, we automatically collect certain information through:

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies: Small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and personalize your experience

• Web beacons and pixel tags: Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our communications

• Server logs: Automatically recorded information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages visited, and date and time of visits

• Analytics tools: Third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that collect aggregated information about how users interact with our website

Information from Third Parties

We may obtain information from:

• References you provide (pastoral, professional, and personal references contacted during the vetting process)

•  Background check services (for community safety verification)

•  Payment processors and billing services

•  Third-party platforms you authorize us to access (such as Skool, GoHighLevel)

•  Social media platforms (if you interact with us through social media)

•  Analytics providers and advertising networks

HOW DOES BREAKTHRUPRENEURS USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process personal information for the following purposes:

To Evaluate Membership Applications

• Process and evaluate membership applications

• Verify eligibility requirements (married, Christian, businessman, with children)

• Contact references for character and faith verification

• Conduct background checks for community safety

• Schedule and conduct discovery calls and interviews

• Assess alignment with our Statement of Faith and community values

To Provide and Manage Membership Services

• Deliver weekly mastermind meetings, workshops, and events

• Provide access to the Skool community platform and digital resources

• Facilitate accountability partnerships and small group connections

• Communicate meeting schedules, updates, and community announcements

• Process membership payments and billing

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

• Maintain member records and profiles

To Foster Community and Spiritual Growth

• Facilitate prayer requests and spiritual support among members

• Enable member introductions and networking

• Coordinate service opportunities and the Mentees Program

• Share member testimonies and transformation stories (with consent)

• Provide personalized resources based on member needs and interests

To Deliver Marketing and Communications

• Send information about our services, events, and community updates

• Deliver targeted advertisements and marketing content

• Analyze the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

• Personalize your experience based on your interactions with us

To Monitor, Improve, and Secure Our Services

• Analyze website usage and community engagement

• Improve our website, platforms, and member experience

• Maintain and improve cybersecurity measures

• Protect the safety and integrity of our community

• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or illegal activities

• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

To Comply with Legal Requirements

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

• Respond to requests from law enforcement or government agencies

• Maintain records for tax, accounting, and audit purposes

• Defend against legal claims and protect our legal rights

HOW DOES BREAKTHRUPRENEURS SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. We do not rent or sell your contact information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Within the BreakthruPreneurs Community

Certain information may be shared within the community to facilitate connection and accountability:

• Member profiles (name, business information, photo) are shared with other Members in the Skool community

• Contact information may be shared with accountability partners

• Prayer requests and testimonies you choose to share are visible to other Members

• Meeting attendance and participation information may be shared with leadership

All Members are bound by confidentiality obligations in our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct.

Service Providers and Contractors

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing and billing services

• Customer relationship management platforms (GoHighLevel)

• Community platform services (Skool)

• Email and SMS communication services

• Website hosting and IT infrastructure

• Background check and verification services

• Analytics and advertising platforms

• Legal, accounting, and professional advisory services

These service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Obligations and Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information when required or permitted by law, including to:

• Comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes

• Respond to requests from law enforcement or government agencies

• Protect our rights, property, or safety, and the safety of our Members

• Investigate or prevent fraud, security incidents, or illegal activities

• Respond to credible threats to safety (as required by our confidentiality exceptions)

Corporate Transactions

If BreakthruPreneurs merges with, is acquired by, or transfers substantially all of its assets to another entity, your personal information may be transferred to the successor organization. Any such transfer will be subject to this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

 SMS AND TEXT MESSAGING

If you opt in to receive text or SMS messages from BreakthruPreneurs, the following applies:

• We will use your phone number to send meeting reminders, scheduling notifications, event updates, community announcements, and administrative communications

• Your phone number and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for their independent marketing purposes

• This information will only be shared with service providers that operate our messaging services for the sole purpose of delivering messages to you

• You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any message or by contacting us directly

• Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier

OUR USE OF COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We and our service providers use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and other similar tracking technologies to automatically collect information through our website and Services. These technologies help us enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, personalize content, maintain security, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

Categories of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly

• Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated information on how our website is used

• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices

• Advertising Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness

Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, set preferences for certain websites, and receive notifications when cookies are set. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://www.aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices.

Do Not Track Signals

Our website is designed to recognize and honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where supported by your browser. We also recognize opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) for residents of states that require us to do so.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required or permitted by law.

General Retention Periods

• Membership Application Data: If not accepted, retained for up to three (3) years. If accepted, retained for the duration of membership and for a reasonable period thereafter

• Active Member Data: Retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter to respond to inquiries and satisfy legal obligations

• Payment and Billing Records: Retained for at least seven (7) years for tax and accounting compliance

•  Marketing Communications Data: Retained until you opt out, plus a record of your opt-out preference

• Website Analytics and Cookies: Retained for up to two (2) years

• SMS/Text Messaging Records: Retained for up to one (1) year following the last interaction

• Community Content (Skool posts, prayer requests): May be retained indefinitely as part of community archives unless you request deletion

Secure Deletion

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

HOW DOES BREAKTHRUPRENEURS PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

Protecting our Members' information is a fundamental priority for BreakthruPreneurs. We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols (such as TLS/SSL) to protect data transmitted between your device and our servers

• Secure Platforms: Our service providers (Skool, GoHighLevel) maintain industry-standard security practices

• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel with legitimate business needs

Administrative Safeguards

• Confidentiality Requirements: All Members are bound by confidentiality obligations in our Terms of Service

• Vetting Process: We conduct reference checks and background verification to protect community safety

• Leadership Training: Our leadership team is trained on privacy and data protection practices

Limitations

While we strive to protect your personal information, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Your privacy rights depend on your place of residence. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

California Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected

• Right to Access/Copy: Request a copy of your personal information

• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions

•  Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: Request that we stop selling or sharing your personal information for targeted advertising

• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Delaware, Florida, Montana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Iowa, Oregon, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights, including the right to confirm processing, access, delete, correct, and opt out of targeted advertising and profiling.

GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Residents)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection, and the right not to be subject to automated decision-making.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

OPTING OUT OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time:

• Email: Click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email, or contact us directly

• SMS/Text Messages: Reply "STOP" to any text message, or contact us directly

• Mail: Contact us to request removal from our mailing list

Please note that you may continue to receive non-marketing communications, such as membership-related messages, meeting reminders, and administrative notices.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Our website and Services may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Our website may include social media buttons or widgets that link to our social media profiles. Your interactions with social media platforms are governed by their privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our full membership services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

For our Mentees Program (ages 16-25), we obtain parental or guardian consent for participants under 18 where required by law. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Our servers and service providers are located in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

Where required by GDPR, UK GDPR, or other applicable laws, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Effective Date" and notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

By continuing to use our Services after changes take effect, you acknowledge and agree to the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of our Services and contact us to discuss your options.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

BreakthruPreneurs

Website: www.breakthrupreneurs.com

Email: [email protected]

Location: Gilbert, Arizona

Founder and Director: Lorenzo Zesati

When contacting us, please provide enough information to identify yourself and describe the nature of your inquiry or request. We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

God first. Always.

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