Overview
BMansion ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit bmantion.org or use our membership services.
By accessing our website or becoming a member, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Full name, email address, phone number, and city when you submit a membership application or contact form
- Occupation, industry, and personal goals you share during the application process
- Payment information processed securely through our payment partners (we do not store card details)
- Profile information you add as a member, including bio, photos, and professional background
- Messages and content you post in member forums or community spaces
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked
- Referring URLs and search terms that brought you to our site
- Cookie data and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section)
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and review your membership application
- To manage your membership account and deliver member benefits
- To send you newsletters, event invitations, and community updates (with your consent)
- To facilitate connections between members within our community
- To process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
- To improve our website, content, and service offerings
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms & Conditions
- To send administrative communications about changes to our services or policies
We will never use your data for purposes not listed here without your explicit consent.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information in these specific circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (payment processors, email delivery services, hosting providers) under strict data processing agreements
- Member directory: Basic profile information (name, city, occupation) may be visible to other verified BMansion members. You control this in your account settings.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose your information
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, member data may be transferred to the new entity under the same privacy protections
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (login sessions, security tokens)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices across visits
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to serve third-party advertisements.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your membership account is active or as necessary to provide our services. Upon account cancellation:
- Your profile and community contributions are removed within 30 days
- Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by financial regulations
- Application data is deleted within 90 days of a rejected or withdrawn application
You may request earlier deletion of your data by contacting us at privacy@bmantion.org.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
- Encrypted storage of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Strict internal access controls limiting who can view member data
- Two-factor authentication for administrative access
While we take every reasonable precaution, no system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by applicable law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@bmantion.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
BMansion is a service exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us promptly.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify active members by email at least 14 days before changes take effect
- Post a prominent notice on our website
Continued use of BMansion after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.