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PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for StrategyXF

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

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StrategyXF (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information in connection with the StrategyXF website (www.strategyxf.com) and the StrategyXF Community collaboration platform (strategyxf.circle.so), together referred to as the “Services.”

 

By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect when you:

  • Visit or use the StrategyXF website (www.strategyxf.com);

  • Register for or use the StrategyXF Community (strategyxf.circle.so);

  • Apply for membership, attend events, or participate in Think Tank programs;

  • Correspond with us by email or other channels; or

  • Otherwise interact with StrategyXF.

 

This Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party platforms (such as Wix or Circle) operating under their own privacy policies, or to information about StrategyXF employees.

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide
When you register, apply for membership, participate in programs, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address;

  • Professional information: job title, employer, department, industry, years of experience;

  • Account credentials: username and password;

  • Membership and program information: responses to applications, preferences, and program participation;

  • Communications: emails, messages, or other correspondence you send us; and

  • Contributions: content, posts, comments, and materials you share in the Community.

 
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Services, we and our technology partners may automatically collect:

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers;

  • Activity data: pages viewed, links clicked, features used, access times; and

  • Cookie and tracking data: as described in Section 9 (Cookie Policy) below.

 
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties, including:

  • Business partners, event platforms, or referral sources who share contact information with us;

  • Social media platforms if you connect a social account; and

  • Our technology providers (Wix, Circle) in connection with operating the Services.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing the Services: processing membership applications, managing accounts, enabling access to Community features, and delivering programs and events;

  • Communications: sending membership updates, event invitations, newsletters, administrative notices, and responding to inquiries;

  • Community operations: facilitating member interactions, curating content, and managing Think Tank programs;

  • Analytics and improvement: understanding how members use the Services and improving content, features, and user experience;

  • IP and content management: managing rights to Collective IP and member contributions as described in our Terms & Conditions;

  • Marketing: promoting StrategyXF programs, publications, and events to members and prospective members;

  • Legal and compliance: meeting legal obligations, enforcing our Terms, and protecting our rights and the rights of members; and

  • Sponsorship management: fulfilling obligations to Sponsor organizations and coordinating Sponsor Member access.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK & Switzerland)

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on the following:

  • Contract performance: processing necessary to provide the Services you have requested;

  • Legitimate interests: operating and improving our Services, communicating with members, and protecting our IP;

  • Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws;

  • Consent: where we ask for your consent (e.g., optional marketing communications). You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following circumstances:


5.1 Within the Community
Your profile information and contributions may be visible to other members of the StrategyXF Community as part of the collaborative environment. You should exercise your own judgment about what information you share in community discussions.
 
5.2 Technology Providers
We share information with our core platform providers:

  • Circle (CircleCo, Inc.): our community platform provider. Circle processes data on our behalf in accordance with its data processing agreement and privacy policy (circle.so/privacy).

  • Wix: our website platform provider. Wix processes data in accordance with its privacy policy (wix.com/about/privacy).

 
5.3 Service Providers
We share information with other service providers that help us operate the Services, including email platforms, analytics tools, event management services, and payment processors. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
 
5.4 Sponsor Organizations
Where you are a Sponsor Member, StrategyXF may share information about your participation and engagement with your sponsoring organization as part of fulfilling the sponsorship relationship. The scope of such sharing will be described in the applicable Sponsorship Agreement. You will be informed of the nature of any such sharing at the time of registration.
 
5.5 Event and Program Partners
For specific events or programs, we may share attendee information with strategic partners or co-presenters unless you have opted out of such sharing.
 
5.6 Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information where required by law, court order, or government authority, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of StrategyXF, our members, or others.
 
5.7 Business Transfers
If StrategyXF is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and any resulting changes to this Policy.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access, Correction, and Deletion
You may access, update, or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account. To request deletion of your personal information, please contact us at privacy@strategyxf.com. We will respond within 30 days, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.
 
6.2 Marketing Communications
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by emailing unsubscribe@strategyxf.com. Administrative and account-related communications are not optional and will continue as long as you are a member.
 
6.3 EEA, UK, and Switzerland Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under applicable data protection law, including:

  • Right of access to your personal data;

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data;

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);

  • Right to restriction of processing;

  • Right to data portability;

  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests; and

  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

 
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@strategyxf.com. For complaints, you may contact:

  • EEA: your national data protection authority (edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en);

  • UK: the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk); or

  • Switzerland: the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (edoeb.admin.ch).

 
6.4 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know the categories of personal information collected and how it is used;

  • Right to request a copy of specific pieces of personal information;

  • Right to deletion of personal information;

  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information;

  • Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; and

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

 
StrategyXF does not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16. To exercise your California rights, contact privacy@strategyxf.com.
 
Categories of personal information collected in the last 12 months:

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including providing the Services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. When retention is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

 

Community contributions and Collective IP remain the property of StrategyXF and may be retained indefinitely in accordance with our IP terms.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption in transit, and vendor security assessments.

 

No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

StrategyXF operates in the United States and may share your personal information with service providers located in other countries. Where we transfer personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

 

By using the Services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries.

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10. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@strategyxf.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

The Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how StrategyXF and our technology partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies on the StrategyXF website (www.strategyxf.com) and the StrategyXF Community (strategyxf.circle.so).

14. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your browser and store information about your preferences or actions. Similar technologies include web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session replay tools.

15. Types of Cookies We Use

15.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Services to function. They enable core features such as secure login, session management, and navigation. You cannot opt out of these cookies without disrupting your ability to use the Services.

  • Examples: authentication tokens, session identifiers, CSRF protection cookies.

 
15.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Services — which pages are visited most, how long users spend on pages, and whether errors occur. This data helps us improve the Services.

  • Examples: Google Analytics, Wix analytics, Circle analytics.

  • Data collected is generally aggregated and not used to identify individuals.

 
15.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Examples: language preferences, notification settings, display preferences.

 
15.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to serve relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.

  • Examples: LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel (if used for event promotion).

  • You can opt out of advertising cookies through your browser settings or through the platform’s cookie preferences tool.

 
15.5 Social Media Cookies
If we include social media sharing buttons or content on the Site, social media platforms may set their own cookies to track your activity across sites.

  • Examples: LinkedIn, Twitter/X social sharing widgets.

16. Session Replay and Heatmaps

We may use session replay tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools record mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior. They do not record passwords or payment information. Recordings are used solely for the purpose of improving user experience.

17. Third-Party Cookies

Our platform providers — Wix and Circle — may set their own cookies as part of delivering the Services. These are governed by their respective cookie and privacy policies:

  • Wix Cookie Policy: support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site

  • Circle Privacy Policy: circle.so/privacy

18. How to Manage Cookies?

You can control cookies through several mechanisms:

  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may impair your ability to use the Services.

  • Cookie consent tool: when you first visit the Site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences through that tool at any time.

  • Opt-out links: for analytics and advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info).

  • Do Not Track: although we do not respond to DNT signals, you may set this preference in your browser.

 

For EU, UK, and California users: you have the right to consent to or reject non-essential cookies. Please use the cookie preference tool when it is displayed. Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect cookies that are strictly necessary for the Services to function.

19. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or Cookie Policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

 

StrategyXF

Email: info@strategyxf.com

Website: www.strategyxf.com

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