LeaderIn ("LeaderIn," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website at leaderin.org, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By visiting our website or providing information to us through it, you are consenting to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

1. The Categories and Sources of Information We Collect

"Personal Information" broadly includes any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual.

Information you provide to us. We collect Personal Information you voluntarily choose to provide, including when you:

• Fill out our Contact Us form, which may include your first name, last name, email address, organization name, role or title, company size, industry, and any message you enter. The information you provide on this form is voluntary, and you may choose which fields to complete.

• Send us an email or otherwise contact us directly

• Apply for LeaderIn membership (see below)

Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser and device type, the date and time of your visit, the site you came from, and how you interact with our pages, through cookies and similar technologies. See "Cookies and Analytics" below.

Membership applications. If you apply for LeaderIn membership, that application is submitted through OpenWater, a third-party platform, via a link on our website. OpenWater collects and processes that information under its own privacy policy, available at https://advsol.com/Common/Uploaded%20files/Public%20Site/Legal/terms/ASI%20and%20OW%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf, not this one. We recommend reviewing their policy before applying. Over time, information you submit through OpenWater may be imported into LeaderIn's own systems to maintain our records of members and applicants; once imported, that information is held and used by LeaderIn as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Communicate with you about LeaderIn membership, events, and updates

• Send newsletters and other communications to current members

• Maintain records of members and applicants, including information imported from OpenWater

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your Personal Information to any third parties.

Third-party service providers. We use service providers to help us operate the website and our programs (for example: Squarespace for website hosting and built-in analytics, our email platform, and OpenWater). These providers may have access to your information but are permitted to use it only to provide services to us, not for their own purposes.

Compliance with law. We may disclose Personal Information when required by law, or in the good-faith belief that doing so is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of LeaderIn, our users, or others.

Business transfers. We may transfer or disclose Personal Information in connection with a merger, reorganization, or other transaction in which a third party assumes control of all or part of LeaderIn's operations, subject to this policy.

Aggregated data. We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect how the site functions.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace uses a built-in, first-party analytics tool to help us understand how visitors use the site (for example, general traffic patterns and popular pages). This data is aggregated and is not used for advertising or marketing purposes. Squarespace also provides the cookie consent banner shown when you first visit our site.

We do not use targeted advertising or retargeting cookies, and no advertising or marketing cookies are placed on this site.

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, maintain organizational records, and comply with legal or fiscal sponsorship obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

• Unsubscribe from member communications and newsletters using the link in any email

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at thehub@leaderin.org

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We will honor those rights as required by law.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites, including OpenWater. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information can be sent to:

LeaderIn

thehub@leaderin.org