Privacy Policy

Effective: February 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CEO Life Corporation collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

1. Who We Are

CEO Life Corp ("CEO Life," "we," "us," or "our") is a private leadership community dedicated to bringing together CEOs, founders, and senior executives who share a commitment to authentic connection, personal growth, and meaningful contribution. Our community operates across multiple chapters throughout the United States, with plans for global expansion.

As the data controller for personal information collected through our websites, applications, events, and membership services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with the care and discretion befitting a community built on trust.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact our Privacy Team at [email protected].

2. Our Privacy Principles

At CEO Life, trust and confidentiality are foundational to everything we do. The following principles guide our approach to privacy and data protection:

Transparency and Accountability

We are transparent about what personal data we collect and how we use it. We take responsibility for safeguarding the information entrusted to us.

Member Control

You are the owner of your personal information. You have access to and control over your data, including the right to correct, update, or delete it.

Security First

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Minimum Necessary

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and fulfill our legitimate business purposes.

Regulatory Compliance

We respect and comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection frameworks.

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect, store, and process through:

• Our websites, including ceo.life and related domains
• Our member portal and virtual community platforms
• Mobile applications
• Events, gatherings, and retreats
• Membership applications and inquiries
• Chapter partnership applications
• Marketing and business development activities
• Communications via email, phone, or other channels

By using our websites or services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our services.

4. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Professional Information: Company name, title, industry, company size, revenue range, years in role
Membership Application Data: Professional background, leadership experience, reasons for interest, referral source
Profile Information: Biography, photograph, LinkedIn profile, areas of expertise, interests
Event Participation: Dietary preferences, accessibility requirements, travel arrangements
Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
Communications: Correspondence, feedback, survey responses

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites or use our digital services, we automatically collect certain technical information:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, features used
Network Information: IP address, approximate geographic location, internet service provider
Referral Data: How you arrived at our website, search terms used

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from other sources, including member referrals, publicly available business information, social media platforms (when you connect your accounts), and third-party data providers for verification purposes.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Membership Services

• Process and evaluate membership applications
• Administer your membership account
• Facilitate connections between members
• Provide access to member resources and platforms
• Process membership dues and event registrations

Community and Events

• Organize and manage chapter events, gatherings, and retreats
• Coordinate logistics including venue arrangements and catering
• Enable member-to-member networking and introductions
• Curate relevant programming based on member interests

Communications

• Send transactional communications (confirmations, receipts, updates)
• Deliver newsletters and community updates
• Notify you of events, opportunities, and member benefits
• Respond to your inquiries and requests

Operations and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our terms of service and policies

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Within the CEO Life Community

We share certain member information with chapter leaders and other members to facilitate community connections and events. This includes your name, professional title, company, and contact information as appropriate for community activities.

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors, email service providers, event management platforms, customer relationship management systems, and website hosting providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, to protect our rights or property, to protect the safety of our members or the public, or to investigate potential violations of our terms of service.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your choices regarding your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Active Members: Throughout your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain historical records and facilitate potential re-engagement
Prospective Members: For up to three years following your last interaction with us
Financial Records: As required by tax and accounting regulations (typically seven years)
Legal Matters: As necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate business needs.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our websites. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our websites
• Improve our services based on usage patterns
• Provide relevant content and communications

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our websites
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our websites.

12. Third-Party Services

Our websites and services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Third-party services we may use include payment processors, video conferencing platforms, social media platforms, and analytics providers.

13. International Data Transfers

CEO Life is headquartered in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

14. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for business professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

15. SMS Communications

Collection and Use of Phone Numbers

We collect mobile phone numbers through website opt-in forms, including our membership interest form, chapter partnership inquiry form, and our dedicated SMS opt-in form. When you provide your phone number and consent to SMS communications, we may use it to send you:

• Promotional messages: Information about CEO Life events, programs, membership opportunities, and special offers
• Informational messages: Updates about your membership status, chapter activities, event confirmations, and community announcements

Message Frequency and Rates

Message frequency varies depending on your engagement with CEO Life and the nature of communications. You may receive occasional promotional messages or time-sensitive updates. Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's plan.

Opt-Out and Help

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from CEO Life unless you opt in again. For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your phone number with service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications, but only for the purpose of providing our services and under strict confidentiality obligations.

16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of that information, our business purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

17. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws:

• The rights described in Section 10 (Your Privacy Rights) above
• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

For EEA/UK residents, our legal bases for processing are described in Section 6 above. To exercise your rights or for questions about our GDPR compliance, please contact us at [email protected].

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective" date at the top of this policy
• Notify members via email of significant changes
• Post a notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

CEO Life Corp

Privacy Team

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days, or sooner as required by applicable law.

This Privacy Policy was last updated in February 2026. By using CEO Life's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.