When you visit our website or register for an event, Hedgestone Business Advisors ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") may collect the following information:
Personal information you provide: Name, email address, and phone number submitted through our registration form.
Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and date/time of access.
Device information: Device type, screen resolution, and general geographic location (city/region level based on IP address).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Sending event reminders and Zoom meeting links to registered participants.
Delivering follow-up communications related to the mentorship event (only if you opted in).
Improving our website, events, and services.
Responding to your inquiries or requests.
Complying with legal obligations.
We will never use your contact information for purposes unrelated to Hedgestone Business Advisors events and services.
3. SMS/Text Messages
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, the following applies:
Consent is not a condition of purchase or registration. You are not required to opt in to SMS to register for an event.
Message frequency may vary. You may receive event reminders, Zoom links, and related communications. We will not exceed 10 messages per month.
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
To opt out, reply STOP to any text message. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
For help or support, reply HELP to any text message, or contact us at info@hedgestone.com.
We do not share your phone number or SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. Email Communications
If you provide your email address and opt in to receive emails, the following applies:
Emails are only sent if you have opted in during registration.
You may receive event reminders, Zoom links, follow-up content, and related communications from Hedgestone Business Advisors.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.
After unsubscribing, you will no longer receive marketing emails from us. Transactional messages (such as a Zoom link for an event you registered for) may still be sent.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering events, including:
Resend - for sending transactional and marketing emails.
Zoom - for hosting live mentorship sessions and delivering meeting links.
Supabase - for secure data storage.
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our Company and users.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
Registration data is retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us.
If you opt out of communications, we will retain a record of your opt-out preference to ensure we honor it.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encrypted data storage and transmission (HTTPS/TLS).
Access controls limiting who can view personal data.
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt-out of SMS: Reply STOP to any text message.
Opt-out of email: Click the unsubscribe link in any email.
Withdraw consent: Contact us to withdraw any previously given consent.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@hedgestone.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and events are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@hedgestone.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
Hedgestone Business Advisors may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: