Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 02,2025

At Circle of Friends International (COFI), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, become a member, or engage with our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: name, email address, phone number

Membership Data: profile information, social media handles, testimonials, photos

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, device type

Usage Data: interactions with website content, page views, session duration

Marketing Preferences: email opt-ins, interests in programs or opportunities

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide you with personalized access to member pages and content

Respond to inquiries, applications, or support requests

Showcase testimonials, stories, and achievements (with your permission)

Send email updates, offers, or event invitations you opted into

Improve our website, services, and user experience

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted partners and service providers who help us:

Manage website analytics

Deliver newsletters or communications

Host and secure our digital infrastructure

All such third parties are required to uphold data protection standards and confidentiality.

4. Testimonials and Public Content

By submitting a testimonial, photo, or story, you grant COFI the right to use, publish, and share your content on our website and marketing materials unless otherwise stated. You can request removal of your content at any time by contacting us.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

Remember your preferences

Analyze site traffic and engagement

Improve functionality and performance

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct inaccurate or outdated information

Request deletion of your data

Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please email us, click here.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to external sites not operated by COFI. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us, click here.

Thank you for trusting Circle of Friends International with your information. Your privacy and confidence mean everything to us.