Overview
The Proximity Council ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you visit www.proximitycouncil.com (the "Site"). We are a strategic advisory platform serving founders and business owners, and we take a disciplined, transparent approach to data handling.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide directly: When you submit an application, sign up for a webinar, or contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Information collected automatically: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
- Information from identity resolution partners: As described in the section below, we may receive contact information about you from third-party identity resolution providers.
Third-Party Data Enrichment and Identity Resolution
We partner with third-party identity resolution and data enrichment providers ("Identity Resolution Partners") to help us better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our ability to communicate with individuals who may benefit from our services.
When you visit www.proximitycouncil.com, these partners may use technologies such as pixel tags, cookies, and device fingerprinting to collect certain information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device identifiers. Our Identity Resolution Partners may then match this information to their proprietary identity graphs to associate your browsing activity with your name, email address, postal address, and/or other contact information that they have lawfully obtained.
If we are able to identify you through this process, we may use the resulting contact information to send you communications about our programs, services, and events that we believe may be relevant to you. You may opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us at privacy@proximitycouncil.com.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Our Identity Resolution Partners' use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
OPT OUT OF IDENTITY RESOLUTION TRACKING:
- Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.
- Use the opt-out mechanisms provided by our Identity Resolution Partners.
- Submit a request through our Cookie Preference Center or CCPA opt-out form.
- Click the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in our website footer.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
- To respond to your inquiries, applications, and requests for information.
- To send you communications about our programs, events, and services.
- To analyze and improve how visitors use our Site.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.
- To comply with our legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights (CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA & State Laws)
If you are a resident of California (CCRA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), or other jurisdictions with comparable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used.
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Delete your personal information (with certain exceptions).
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (which includes certain identity resolution and cross-context behavioral advertising activities).
- Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@proximitycouncil.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Email Communications & CAN-SPAM Compliance
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and all applicable email marketing laws. For all commercial emails we send:
- We use accurate and non-deceptive header and subject lines.
- We include our valid physical postal address in every email.
- Every email includes a clear, functioning unsubscribe (opt-out) link.
- We process opt-out requests within 10 business days.
- We honor opt-out requests promptly and do not sell or transfer opt-out email addresses.
To unsubscribe from our emails at any time, click the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or email us at privacy@proximitycouncil.com.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies in the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary: Required for the Site to function (authentication, security). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics & Performance: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
- Identity Resolution & Data Enrichment: Used by our partners to identify and enrich visitor data for outreach purposes.
- Marketing & Advertising: Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner, which appears on your first visit. You may change your preferences at any time.
Data Retention & Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.