Future Leaders of Coworking | Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 20, 2025

Future Leaders of Coworking LLC (“FLOC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you engage with our services, events, digital platforms, and community worldwide.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our websites, applications, and digital platforms (including Heartbeat and related tools).

  • Membership services, programs, and events offered globally.

  • Communications, including email, newsletters, and direct outreach.

By engaging with FLOC, you consent to the practices outlined here.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, employer/organization, job title, and professional background.

  • Membership & Payment Data: Billing details, transaction records, subscription status, and renewal history.

  • Community Engagement Data: Participation in events, mentorship programs, chat messages, peer-to-peer matching preferences, and survey responses.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, cookies, and analytics data.

  • Voluntary Submissions: Information you choose to share during events, forums, mentorship sessions, or community platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage your membership benefits.

  • Facilitate networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer connections.

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions.

  • Communicate with you about events, opportunities, and updates.

  • Improve our programs, website, and digital platforms.

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Membership Agreement.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent.

  • Performance of a contract (membership or event participation).

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, ensuring community safety).

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:

  • Vendors & Service Providers: For payment processing, community platforms, email communication, analytics, and event management.

  • Advisors & Mentors: When facilitating mentorship or networking (only with your consent).

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.

International transfers may occur since we operate globally. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections or updates.

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a portable format).

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California residents (CCPA/CPRA), you also have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (FLOC does not sell your data).

9. Managing Your Information

To exercise your rights or update your information, please contact us at:
board@futureleadersofcoworking.com
Future Leaders of Coworking LLC, 691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE suite c, Atlanta, GA 30312

10. Children’s Privacy

FLOC is not directed toward individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
board@futureleadersofcoworking.com