Aureum Leaders Circle

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes the privacy practices of American Founders & Leaders Community LLC, a Texas limited liability company (doing business as Aureum Leaders Circle) (“Aureum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). It applies when you interact with our websites (including aureum-circle.co and any members portal such as members.aureum-circle.co), applications, community spaces (including private and public messaging channels), events (online or in-person), and any related services we offer (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent for certain processing activities.

Note:Aureum is a curated, relationship-driven community. Discretion is part of the culture—but this Privacy Policy addresses data protection practices (not a blanket confidentiality agreement).

1. Personal Information We Collect

A. Information you provide to us

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you apply, join, attend, participate, or communicate with Aureum:

Contact and identity data

Name, email, phone number, mailing address, and assistant/contact details where relevant (e.g., for scheduling).

Membership application and profile data

Information you submit in an application form or profile, such as professional background, company, role, credentials, biography, areas of interest, goals, and preferences. This may include a profile photo and content you upload (text, images, audio/video), and associated metadata.

Community and participation data

Your participation in events, member introductions, groups/chats, RSVPs, attendance confirmations, feedback, and community interactions.

Communications data

Messages you send to us (email, forms, DMs), support requests, and correspondence.

Marketing and preferences data

Communication preferences and how you interact with messages (e.g., email opens/clicks where enabled).

Payment and transaction data

Billing details and transaction history for membership dues and paid events. Payment card details are typically processed directly by our payment processor (e.g., Stripe) rather than stored by Aureum.

Sensitive information (if you choose to provide it)

Some applicants or members may voluntarily share information that could be considered sensitive (e.g., background details). We do not require sensitive data for membership. If we process sensitive data where legally regulated, we do so with appropriate safeguards and, where required, your explicit consent.

Other information

Any other information you provide that is not listed above will be used consistent with this Privacy Policy or as disclosed at collection.

B. Information we collect from third parties

We may receive information from:

Referrers / nominators

Members may refer or nominate prospective members. The nominator must have permission to share your contact details. We may tell you who referred you.

Public sources

Professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) and publicly available information used for application review and community curation.

Event and platform partners

If you RSVP through a third-party tool or attend a co-hosted event, we may receive registration/attendance data from that provider or partner.

C. Automatic data collection (cookies and similar technologies)

We and our service providers may automatically collect:

Device and technical data

IP address, device type, browser, operating system, approximate location derived from IP, and identifiers.

Usage data

Pages viewed, actions taken, session duration, and navigation patterns.

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, analytics, security, and improving the Services. You can control cookies through your browser settings (see Section 8).

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

A. Provide and operate the Services

  • Process applications and manage membership lifecycle
  • Create and maintain member profiles and access to the members portal
  • Facilitate event operations, RSVPs, check-in, and attendee communications
  • Enable introductions and community features you choose to use
  • Provide support and respond to inquiries

Legal basis (where applicable): contract necessity (membership/services), legitimate interests (operating and improving the community), and/or consent.

B. Community curation and safety

  • Evaluate applications and eligibility
  • Maintain community quality and integrity
  • Enforce community rules and address misuse, fraud, or harmful conduct

Legal basis: legitimate interests; legal obligations where applicable.

C. Communications and marketing

  • Send administrative messages (membership updates, security notices, event logistics)
  • Send marketing communications (events, content, announcements) consistent with your preferences
  • You can opt out of marketing at any time (service/administrative messages may still be sent)

Legal basis: legitimate interests and/or consent (depending on jurisdiction).

D. Analytics and improvement

  • Understand how the Services are used
  • Improve member experience, events, and platform features
  • Develop aggregated reporting (de-identified where feasible)

Legal basis: legitimate interests.

E. Legal compliance and protection

  • Comply with law, respond to lawful requests
  • Protect rights, safety, and property of Aureum, members, and others
  • Investigate and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

Legal basis: legal obligation and legitimate interests.

3. How We Share Personal Information

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

A. Within the Aureum community (member-to-member sharing)

Because Aureum is a community, some profile and participation details may be visible to other members depending on your settings and the specific feature (e.g., member directory, introductions, event attendee lists, private groups). We encourage you to share only what you’re comfortable making visible to other members.

B. Service providers (processors)

We share information with vendors who help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM/email delivery, event registration tools, community platforms, customer support, and payment processing). They may use personal information only to provide services to us under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

C. Event partners and co-hosts

If we co-host an event with a partner or sponsor, we may share limited information relevant to that event (e.g., RSVP list) only where disclosed at registration and/or where you opt in or law permits. Partners’ own privacy practices apply to their use.

D. Professional advisors

Lawyers, accountants, auditors, insurers, and consultants, where necessary.

E. Compliance, protection, and legal process

Government authorities, law enforcement, or private parties where we believe disclosure is necessary for legal compliance, protection, investigations, or legal claims.

F. Business transfers

If we undergo a corporate transaction (e.g., merger, reorganization, sale), personal information may be transferred subject to appropriate protections.

G. Aggregated / de-identified information

We may share aggregated or de-identified data for analytics and business planning.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Data portability (where applicable)

To exercise rights, email info@aureum-circle.co.

We may need to verify your identity before responding. We may deny requests where permitted by law (e.g., to comply with legal obligations or protect others).

5. Opt-Outs and Preference Controls

Marketing emails: Use the unsubscribe link in emails or contact info@aureum-circle.co.

Cookies: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.

Do Not Track:We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services and manage membership
  • Maintain business records (e.g., accounting, tax, dispute resolution)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce agreements and protect the community

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements. When no longer needed, we delete or de-identify information where feasible.

7. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Transfers

We may process and store information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers (e.g., contractual protections).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

10. Third-Party Sites and Services

Our Services may link to third-party websites or tools (event registration, payment processors, social platforms). Their privacy practices govern their handling of your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify you through the Services or by email where appropriate. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. How to Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints: info@aureum-circle.co

Additional Disclosures for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

This section applies only to California residents.

Categories collected (examples)

Identifiers; professional/employment information; commercial information (membership transactions); internet/network activity; geolocation (approximate via IP); and inferences (preferences/interests) derived from your interactions.

Purposes

Operating the Services, membership administration, community safety and curation, event operations, analytics, marketing (as permitted), and legal compliance.

“Sale” / “Sharing”

We do not sell personal information. We also do not “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the CPRA sense based on our current practices.

California rights

You may request: access/know, deletion, correction, and non-discrimination.

Submit requests via info@aureum-circle.co. We will verify your identity and respond as required by law.