Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 28th, 2025 Last Updated: August 28th, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Soul & Strategy Collective, we honor the sacred trust you place in us when you share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you visit our website, apply for grants, or engage with our programs.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us:

  • Grant Applications: Name, contact information, business details, demographic information, and responses to application questions

  • Communications: When you email us, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website

  • Event Registration: Information when you sign up for workshops, mentorship circles, or community events

  • Feedback and Surveys: Responses to program evaluations and impact assessments

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites, and general location (city/state)

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics

  • Cookies: Small data files that help us improve your website experience

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process Grant Applications: Review applications, communicate decisions, and distribute awards

  • Provide Programs and Services: Deliver mentorship, community access, and educational resources

  • Communications: Send newsletters, program updates, and relevant opportunities

  • Impact Measurement: Track and report on our collective impact while protecting individual privacy

  • Website Improvement: Enhance user experience and optimize our digital platform

  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect against fraud

How We Share Your Information

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent:

  • Success stories and testimonials (only with explicit permission)

  • Media features or case studies (with written consent)

Service Providers:

  • Email marketing platforms (for newsletters and communications)

  • Payment processors (for grant distributions)

  • Website hosting and analytics services

  • Grant management platforms

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law, court order, or government request

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

Board and Advisory Members:

  • Grant application reviews (with personal identifiers removed when possible)

  • Program evaluation and impact assessment

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Updates: Contact us to review or update your personal information Email Preferences: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time Data Deletion: Request removal of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements) California Residents: Additional rights under CCPA including the right to know what information we collect and the right to delete personal information

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure website hosting with SSL encryption

  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

  • Regular security reviews and updates

Retention: We keep your information as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Grant application materials are typically retained for 7 years for reporting and impact tracking purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website and notify you of significant changes via email.

Contact Us

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