Privacy Policy Statement

Biz Owners Ed has created this privacy statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Biz Owners Ed (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you:

• Visit our website (https://www.bizownersed.org)
• Submit forms:
• Opt into SMS/MMS messaging services

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you voluntarily submit information (e.g., through contact or registration forms), we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address (if applicable)

This information may be used to respond to inquiries, provide services, or send messages you expressly consented to receive.

B. SMS Opt-In Data

If you choose to receive text messages, we collect:

• Phone number
• Timestamp of opt-in
• Consent status

This data is necessary to manage your messaging preferences and comply with carrier and legal requirements.

C. Automatic & Tracking Data

We collect certain technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you informational SMS/MMS messages you ask to receive
• Communicate about events and updates
• Comply with legal obligations

4. SMS & Messaging Disclosures

By opting in to our messaging program:

• Message and data rates may apply.
• Frequency of messages will vary.
• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
• Reply HELP for help or more information.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or opt-in consent data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share personal information:

• With service providers that help us deliver messaging or services (e.g., SMS platform providers)
• To comply with legal obligations or protect rights

No SMS opt-in data is used for affiliate marketing or third-party marketing outside of delivering requested messaging.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Opt out of messaging at any time
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent (does not affect prior lawful processing)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@bizownersed.org

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes take effect upon posting and your continued use constitutes acceptance.