Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Welcome to The Ladies Edge (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.theladiesedge.com), use our mobile application (“App”), engage with our SMS texting services, access our community on Circle (“Circle Community”), or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service, which you can view on our website. If you are a customer, any customer agreement between us may supersede this Privacy Policy to the extent there is a conflict.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways: directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third parties.

Information You Provide Directly

Account and Registration Information: When you create an account, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, or make a purchase, you may provide identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, payment details (processed by third-party providers), and other contact information.
Communications and Interactions: When you contact us via email, SMS, support forms, chat features, or participate in forums, comments, surveys, contests, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions, you may provide content such as messages, reviews, photos, videos, or other User Content.
SMS and Mobile Interactions: If you opt into SMS notifications, promotions, or alerts, you provide your phone number and consent to receive texts. For giveaways and sweepstakes, no purchase is necessary; you may enter without purchasing by mailing a letter with your name, address, email, and entry request to: The Ladies Edge, 7500 Green Meadows Dr Suite 3104, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
App and Circle Community Usage: When using the App or Circle Community, you may provide profile information, posts, comments, or other content, including location data if enabled.
Payment and Transaction Data: For purchases, we collect billing details through secure third-party processors (e.g., credit card information is not stored by us).

Information Collected Automatically

We and our third-party partners (e.g., analytics providers) use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information about your device and usage:

Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers (e.g., UDID), referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent, clicks, and scrolling activity.
Location Data: Approximate location from IP address or precise location if you enable it in the App (e.g., for personalized content). You can disable this in your device settings.
Analytics and Tracking: Data on how you interact with the Services, including session duration, features used, and ad interactions. We use tools like Google Analytics to monitor trends.
Mobile App Data: If you use the App, we may collect device make/model, OS, unique identifiers, mobile network info, and push notification preferences.
SMS Data: For SMS services, we collect opt-in data, message content, and delivery status.

Information from Third Parties

Social Media and Integrations: If you connect via social media or third-party services (e.g., logging in through Google or Facebook), we receive profile data like your name, email, and friends list.
Partners and Vendors: We may receive data from marketing partners, payment processors, or analytics firms to enhance our Services.
Circle Platform: Our Circle Community is hosted on CircleCo, Inc.’s platform. Information you provide there may be shared with Circle for hosting and functionality purposes, subject to their privacy practices.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., race, health data) unless voluntarily provided, and we advise against sharing it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate and improve our Services, including:

Providing and personalizing the Services (e.g., account management, content recommendations).
Processing transactions, payments, and entries for contests/sweepstakes/giveaways.
Communicating with you (e.g., updates, newsletters, promotions, support responses).
Sending SMS alerts, notifications, or marketing messages (with your consent).
Analyzing usage to improve features, detect fraud, and ensure security.
Customizing ads and content based on your interests (e.g., interest-based advertising).
Complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.
Facilitating App features like push notifications or location-based services.
Aggregating data for research and marketing (anonymized where possible).

For SMS: By opting in, you authorize us to send texts via automated systems or prerecorded messages. Message frequency varies; standard rates apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for assistance.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as described below:

Service Providers: With vendors for hosting (e.g., CircleCo, Inc.), analytics (e.g., Google), payment processing, email/SMS delivery, and customer support.
Affiliates and Partners: Within our corporate family or with business partners for joint promotions.
Other Users: User Content you post (e.g., in Circle Community or forums) is visible to others.
Legal and Safety Reasons: To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, prevent harm, or protect rights (e.g., fraud investigations).
Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your approval.

Mobile/SMS Specifics: We will not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing is limited to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service. All other use cases exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

For aggregated or anonymized data: We may share non-personal data for marketing or research.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and ads. You can manage preferences via browser settings, but disabling may limit features. For interest-based ads:

Opt out via Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info/choices) in the US.
See Google’s policies at https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/.
For remarketing: Opt out at https://www.google.com/ads/preferences/ or Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org/choices/).

Do-Not-Track signals: We do not respond to them, as no standard exists.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain information as needed for Services, legal compliance, dispute resolution, or contract enforcement. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from them. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it. Parents: Contact us if you believe we have your child’s data.

International Users

Our Services are hosted in the US. If accessing from outside (e.g., EU), your data transfers to the US, where privacy laws differ. By using Services, you consent to this transfer.

Your Rights and Choices

Access/Update/Delete: Log in to manage account info. Email [email protected] for access, correction, or deletion requests.
Opt-Outs:
- Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe via links in emails.
- SMS: Text STOP to opt out; we confirm via SMS. Rejoin via opt-in page: theladiesedge.com/phone-opt-in.
- Push Notifications: Disable in App or device settings.
- Location: Disable in device settings.
California Rights: Under CCPA, request disclosure/deletion (twice/year). We do not sell data. For Shine the Light: Request third-party marketing disclosures at [email protected].
EU/UK Rights: Under GDPR, access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing; withdraw consent; data portability. Contact us; lodge complaints with authorities.
Do Not Sell/Share: We do not sell/share for cross-context ads.

Verify requests with account details; we respond within required timelines.

Third-Party Links and Services

Services may link to third-party sites/apps (e.g., social media, ads). We are not responsible for their practices; review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy; changes effective upon posting. For material changes, we notify via email or notice in Services. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions? Email [email protected] or mail:

The Ladies Edge Enterprises, LLC

7500 Green Meadows Dr Suite 3104

Lewis Center, OH 43035

United States

For California requests: Same address/email.