Effective Date: July 5, 2025

Rooted Collective Group (“RCG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, join our community, participate in events, or interact with our services.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Register for an event or course

• Download resources or content

• Participate in surveys, forums, or our online community

• Contact us directly

This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing information, demographic data, or other details relevant to your use of our services.

We may also collect non-identifying data automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize our services

• Process transactions and send confirmations

• Communicate updates, offers, or newsletters

• Analyze engagement and improve user experience

• Enforce our Terms of Use and protect our brand

We only process data when we have a legal basis to do so.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We rely on the following bases under applicable data protection laws:

• Consent (you provide consent to receive newsletters or content)

• Performance of a Contract (to deliver services you’ve signed up for)

• Legal Obligations (to comply with applicable law)

• Legitimate Interests (to improve our services, protect against misuse, etc.)

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We only share your personal information with trusted third parties, including:

• Email marketing platforms (e.g., ConvertKit, Flodesk)

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Web hosting providers

• Legal or regulatory entities when required

We never sell your personal data.

5. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Yes. We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to collect information for analytics, content personalization, and marketing purposes. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?

Yes. Our servers and service providers may be located in various countries, including the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred internationally and subject to local regulations.

7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

No. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn we’ve collected data from a minor without verified parental consent, we will delete it.

10. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data deletion

• Opt out of marketing communications

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at hello@rootedcollectivegroup.com.

11. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile devices include a Do-Not-Track (DNT) setting. Since there is no industry-standard response to DNT signals, we currently do not respond to them.

12. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Yes. Residents of certain U.S. states—such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, and Texas—may have specific rights under their respective state privacy laws. These rights may include the right to:

• know what personal information we collect, use, and share

• access and receive a copy of your personal information

• correct inaccuracies in your personal information

• request deletion of your personal information

• opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

• opt out of targeted advertising or profiling

To exercise any of these rights, or to ask questions about your privacy, you may contact us at rootedcollectivegroup@gmail.com. We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable laws and may request additional information to verify your identity.

Please note that not all rights apply universally and may depend on your state of residence and the nature of your interactions with Rooted Collective Group.

13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

We ask that you do not submit any confidential or proprietary information unless specifically requested. Any unsolicited ideas or submissions become the property of Rooted Collective Group.

14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes. We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly listed.

15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy, you may contact us at: 📧 rootedcollectivegroup@gmail.com.

16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT?

You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by emailing us at rootedcollectivegroup@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with applicable laws.