Privacy Policy
The Business Club A DBA of Co-Op Business Club LLC
Effective Date: March 31, 2026 Last Updated: March 31, 2026
1. Introduction
The Business Club, a trade name of Co-Op Business Club LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at jointhebusinessclub.com, use our member portal, interact with our AI Concierge ("Marvin"), or engage with any of our services.
This policy covers both jointhebusinessclub.com (our membership funnel and prospect-facing entry point) and thebusinessclubadmin.com (our member administration portal, legal pages, and operational infrastructure). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
Complete a contact or qualification form on jointhebusinessclub.com
Enroll as a member through our conversion funnel
Log in to or use the member portal at thebusinessclubadmin.com
Communicate with Marvin (our AI Concierge) via voice or text
Correspond with us by email, phone, or SMS
This may include your name, business name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and any business information you share during the qualification or onboarding process.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect:
IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time on page, and referring URL
Device type and operating system
Interaction data with Marvin (conversation logs, session duration)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms including GoHighLevel (our CRM platform), Meta, Google, HYROS (our attribution platform), and Stripe (our payment processor), consistent with their respective privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, operate, and improve our services
Process membership enrollments and payments
Communicate with you about your membership, including billing, updates, and support
Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
Conduct qualification conversations through Marvin
Track marketing attribution and campaign performance
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. SMS and Email Communications
By providing your phone number or email address and consenting to receive communications, you agree to receive:
Transactional messages (membership confirmations, billing receipts, account alerts)
Service-related messages (onboarding, support, member updates)
Marketing messages, if you have separately opted in
SMS: Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP.
Email: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. Transactional emails related to your active membership cannot be opted out of while your membership is active.
5. Affiliate Program Data
If you participate in The Business Club Affiliate Program, we collect and process additional information including your legal name, business name, tax identification number (via IRS Form W-9 or W-8BEN), payment account details (ACH or PayPal), and referral activity data (clicks, conversions, commissions earned). This information is used solely to administer the affiliate program, process commission payments, and comply with IRS reporting requirements (Form 1099-NEC). Affiliate tax documents are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with IRS recordkeeping requirements.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
Service providers who assist us in operating our business (GoHighLevel, Stripe, Twilio, HYROS, and similar platforms), under confidentiality obligations
Professional advisors such as attorneys and accountants, under confidentiality obligations
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
Successor entities in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Conversation logs from Marvin interactions are retained for up to twelve (12) months unless a shorter period is required by law.
8. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt out of certain uses of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 12. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
The Business Club (a DBA of Co-Op Business Club LLC) Email: [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL @thebusinessclubadmin.com] Member & Legal Portal: thebusinessclubadmin.com Membership Funnel: jointhebusinessclub.com
Note: This Privacy Policy was prepared for informational purposes and should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before publication.