1. Introduction
The Spider Network ("we," "us," or "our") respects 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 thespider.site ("Site"), apply for membership, or participate in our community.
2. Information We Collect
Application Information: When you apply for membership, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, business details, LinkedIn profile, investment history, net worth range, and other information relevant to your application.
Member Information: Active members may share additional business information, investment details, and personal preferences through community platforms, mastermind sessions, and network events.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and visit timestamps through Cloudflare analytics and standard server logs.
Cookies: Our Site uses cookies for security and performance (via Cloudflare). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Evaluate membership applications and maintain membership records
- Provide community services including events, mastermind groups, and networking
- Facilitate introductions and connections between members
- Share relevant deal flow and investment opportunities with qualified members
- Send community updates, event invitations, and relevant communications
- Improve our Site, services, and member experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in these circumstances:
- Within the Community: Your name, business, and professional details may be shared with other vetted members to facilitate networking and connections. Sensitive financial information is never shared without your explicit consent.
- Service Providers: With third-party services that assist in operating our platform (e.g., Cloudflare, Calendly, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Spider Network, our members, or others
5. Member Data & Confidentiality
We take the confidentiality of member information seriously. Member profiles, business details, and investment information shared within the community are treated as confidential. We implement access controls to ensure that sensitive information is only accessible to authorized personnel and relevant community members.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Site and community integrate with:
- Calendly: For booking consultations and scheduling
- Cloudflare: For website hosting, security, and analytics
- Google Fonts: For typography
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, Cloudflare security services, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain member data for the duration of active membership and a reasonable period after membership ends. Application data for declined applicants is retained for up to 12 months. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us.
9. Your Rights
You may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential communications
- Portability: Request your data in a structured format
To exercise any rights, contact us at davidtownshend12@gmail.com.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may have additional rights including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site and community are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the information.
12. International Users
Our services are primarily operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Members will be notified of material changes. The revised policy will be posted with an updated date.
14. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
The Spider Network
Email: davidtownshend12@gmail.com
Web: Book a Call