PRIVACY POLICY
The Omnibenevolence Council™
Effective Date: December 16, 2024
Last Updated: December 16, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Omnibenevolence Council™ ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (omnibenevolencemastermind.com and theomnibenevolencecouncil.com), subscribe to our services, or engage with our content.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Download our free guide "From Achievement to Impact: The Evolution of Visionary Leadership"
Subscribe to The Omnibenevolence Council Mastermind
Contact us via email or other communication channels
Participate in Mastermind sessions or events
The personal information we collect may include:
Name (first and last)
Email address
Phone number
Company name and position/title
Annual company revenue (for qualification purposes)
Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Click data and navigation patterns
We collect this information using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms we use, including:
GoHighLevel: Our CRM and marketing automation platform
PayPal: Our payment processor
Meta (Facebook/Instagram): When you interact with our advertisements
Google Analytics: For website analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide Our Services
Deliver the free guide you requested
Process your Mastermind subscription
Facilitate your participation in weekly accountability check-ins and monthly sessions
Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
Send you important updates about your membership
3.2 For Marketing and Communication
Send you email campaigns related to leadership development and The Omnibenevolence Council
Notify you about new programs, services, or content
Provide personalized content based on your interests
Send newsletters and thought leadership materials
3.3 To Improve Our Services
Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and offerings
Conduct research and analysis to enhance our programs
Monitor and analyze trends and user behavior
3.4 For Legal and Security Purposes
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
Enforce our Terms of Service
Resolve disputes
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:
GoHighLevel: CRM and email marketing
PayPal: Payment processing
Google Analytics: Website analytics
Meta Business Suite: Advertising management
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4.3 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Marketing Cookies: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as PayPal, social media platforms, or resource sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing through PayPal
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods:
Active Members: For the duration of your membership plus 7 years for financial records
Former Members: Up to 3 years for business purposes, then anonymized or deleted
Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Website Visitors: Analytics data retained for up to 26 months
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
9.1 European Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
Access: Request access to your personal information
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your information (right to be forgotten)
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to our processing of your information
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
9.2 All Users
Regardless of location, you can:
Update your account information
Unsubscribe from marketing emails (via unsubscribe link)
Request deletion of your account
Opt-out of certain data collection practices
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request"
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.
If you are located outside the Netherlands and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the Netherlands and process it there.
We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
12. Email Marketing and Communications
12.1 Subscription
When you download our free guide, you will be subscribed to our email list to receive:
The requested guide
Follow-up educational content
Information about The Omnibenevolence Council Mastermind
Newsletters and thought leadership materials
12.2 Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us directly at [email protected]
Please note: Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you service-related communications (e.g., subscription confirmations, payment receipts, important updates about your membership).
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes:
We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
If changes are material, we will provide notice via email or a prominent notice on our website
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Omnibenevolence Council™
Maurits van Sambeek
Email: [email protected]
Website: theomnibenevolencecouncil.com
For EU residents:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates data protection laws.