Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Liberty Networking ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at libertynetworking.org and the associated web application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account or apply for membership.
Business information: Company name, job title, industry, and professional bio provided during membership onboarding.
Chapter and membership data: Chapter affiliation, attendance records, referral activity, and membership status.
Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the Service, collected automatically through standard web technologies.
Communications: Information you provide when submitting requests, applications, or contacting us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Manage your membership, including chapter assignments, attendance tracking, and referral logging.
Facilitate the member directory so fellow members can connect with you.
Send transactional emails such as welcome messages, application status updates, and event notifications.
Respond to your requests and provide member support.
Generate aggregate, anonymized reports for chapter leadership (e.g., attendance rates, referral volume).

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Neon, a serverless PostgreSQL database platform with built-in encryption at rest and in transit. We implement application-level security policies to ensure members can only access data they are authorized to view.

While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform. These providers may process your data as described in their own privacy policies:

Neon — Database hosting and authentication.
Vercel — Website hosting and deployment.
Resend — Transactional email delivery (e.g., welcome emails, application notifications).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With other members: Your name, business information, and contact details are visible to authenticated members through the member directory. You control what information appears on your profile.
With chapter leadership: Chapter admins and organization admins can view member data relevant to managing their chapters.
As required by law: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your authentication session and remember your preferences. These are essential cookies required for the Service to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you through your profile page.
Update your information at any time via your profile settings.
Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.
Export your data upon request.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., aggregate attendance records).

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

hello@libertynetworking.org