Effective Date: April 27, 2026
Organization: RISE Women in Business (“RISE,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Website: https://risebusinesswomen.com
1) Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you use our website, register for events, join as a member, donate, or opt in to receive emails or text messages.
2) Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories:
a) Information you provide
Contact information: name, email, phone number, city/state, business name, social handles, website
Membership and event details: registration info, attendance, preferences, dietary restrictions (if provided)
Communications: emails or messages you send us, survey responses, testimonials
Payment and donation details: billing information and transaction history (payments are typically processed by third-party payment providers; we may not store full payment card numbers)
b) SMS-specific information
Your mobile number
Opt-in date/time, source, and consent records
Message delivery and opt-out status
Carrier best practices recommend maintaining opt-in and opt-out records and honoring opt-outs promptly.
c) Information collected automatically
Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
3) How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
Provide and operate the Services (membership, events, workshops, resources)
Process registrations, payments, and donations
Communicate with you about schedules, updates, and opportunities
Send newsletters, reminders, and promotional messages if you opt in
Improve our website, programming, and member experience
Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms
Comply with legal obligations
4) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers who help us operate (website hosting, email platforms, SMS providers, registration tools, payment processors, analytics). These providers may process data only to perform services for us.
Program partners, speakers, and presenters when necessary to support RISE programming and event delivery. This may include limited attendee information such as your name, business name, and/or email address when relevant for workshop materials, prep, follow-up resources, attendance verification, or participation logistics. We only share what is reasonably necessary for the specific event, workshop, or program.
Event partners or venues when necessary for logistics (for example, attendee counts or check-in lists), limited to what is needed.
Legal and safety disclosures if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
Business transitions if we undergo a restructuring, merger, or transfer of assets (we will take reasonable steps to protect your information).
CTIA messaging best practices also discourage renting, selling, or sharing opt-in lists. We do not use rented or purchased lists for SMS.
5) Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy Details
If you opt in to receive SMS:
We use your mobile number to send you the messages you agreed to receive (event reminders, updates, programming, and if applicable, fundraising or promotional texts).
Opt-out: Reply STOP to unsubscribe. We honor opt-out requests and send a one-time confirmation of opt-out.
Help: Reply HELP or contact [email protected].
Fees: Message and data rates may apply.
We share your number with our SMS service provider only to deliver messages and manage compliance (opt-outs, delivery).
We maintain reasonable records of consent consistent with applicable requirements for telemarketing and text messaging consent disclosures.
6) Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our emails, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer. We honor opt-out requests as required.
7) Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and to understand what content is most helpful. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser. Some features of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
8) Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be able to:
Request access to the personal information we have about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link)
Opt out of SMS (reply STOP)
To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
9) Data Retention
We keep information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to operate programs, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We also retain SMS opt-in and opt-out records to honor preferences and demonstrate compliance.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11) Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date will be updated accordingly.
13) Contact Us
RISE Women in Business
5050 Laguna Blvd #112773, Elk Grove CA 95758
[email protected]