WHGSphere respects the privacy of applicants, members, and visitors. This notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
1. Information we collect
When you request a membership invitation or contact WHGSphere, we may collect information you provide, including:
- Your name, email address, phone number, city, and state.
- Your organization or family office, professional role, and general profile.
- Your interests, priorities, challenges, potential contribution, and referral source.
- Communications you send to WHGSphere.
Our hosting and security providers may also process limited technical information needed to operate and protect the website, such as request, device, browser, and network information.
2. How we use information
We use personal information to review membership applications, communicate with applicants and members, evaluate community fit, administer WHGSphere, secure and improve the website, maintain appropriate records, and comply with legal obligations.
Please do not submit account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, detailed medical records, or other highly sensitive personal information through the application form.
3. How information is shared
WHGSphere does not sell personal information and does not share it for targeted advertising. Information may be available to authorized WHGSphere personnel and to service providers that support website hosting, database storage, security, and email delivery. These providers process information only to provide those services or as required by law.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights and safety, investigate misuse, or support a business reorganization.
4. Retention and security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to evaluate and administer membership, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and satisfy legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no online system can guarantee absolute security.
5. Your choices and privacy rights
You may ask to access, correct, or delete personal information associated with your application. Depending on where you live, additional rights may apply, including rights concerning processing, data portability, and appeals of privacy-request decisions.
To submit a request or appeal a prior decision, email info@whgsphere.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
6. External websites
The website links to third-party services, including Substack, LinkedIn, and Amazon. Their privacy practices are governed by their own notices, not this one.
7. Children
WHGSphere is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
8. Updates and contact
We may update this notice as WHGSphere and its services develop. The effective date above identifies the current version. Questions about this notice or WHGSphere privacy practices may be sent to info@whgsphere.com.