Bull Run Consulting ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all participants in The Builders Circle affiliate program and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, apply to or participate in our affiliate program, or interact with us in any capacity. By accessing our website or enrolling in The Builders Circle, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We collect the following categories of personal information: Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and date of birth provided during the affiliate application process. Business Information: Company name, website URL, social media profiles, industry, and audience demographics submitted as part of your partner profile. Financial Information: Payment details including bank account information or PayPal address required for commission payouts. We do not store full credit card numbers. Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and click-through data collected automatically when you access our website or partner dashboard. Referral & Performance Data: Referral link clicks, conversion rates, commission earnings, referred client information (limited to what is necessary for attribution), and dashboard activity logs. Communications: Records of emails, support tickets, chat messages, and any other correspondence between you and Bull Run Consulting.
We collect information through the following methods: Directly From You: When you submit an affiliate application, update your partner profile, configure payout settings, or contact our support team. Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use the partner dashboard. Our referral tracking system uses cookies with a 30-day window to attribute referrals to your account. From Third Parties: We may receive information from payment processors, analytics providers, and other service partners that assist in operating The Builders Circle program.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: Program Administration: To process your affiliate application, manage your partner account, track referrals, calculate commissions, and process payouts. Communication: To send you program updates, commission reports, marketing materials, policy changes, and respond to your inquiries or support requests. Analytics & Improvement: To analyze program performance, improve our website and dashboard functionality, optimize the affiliate experience, and develop new features. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to enforce our Terms & Conditions. Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent referrals, unauthorized access, and other prohibited activities within the program. Marketing: With your consent, to send promotional communications about Bull Run Consulting services, program enhancements, and partnership opportunities. You may opt out at any time.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the affiliate program, processing payments, sending communications, and analyzing data. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others. Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control. With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including: Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols. Secure storage of financial information with encryption at rest. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. Two-factor authentication available for partner dashboard accounts. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to promptly addressing any security incidents.
We retain your personal information for as long as your affiliate account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically: Active account data is retained for the duration of your participation in The Builders Circle. Financial records and commission history are retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes. Technical and analytics data is retained for up to 24 months. After account termination, non-essential personal data is deleted or anonymized within 90 days, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes. Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at partners@bullrunconsulting.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Our website and marketing materials may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website or affiliate program.
The Builders Circle affiliate program and our website are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you are accessing our website or participating in The Builders Circle from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and central database are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. Material changes will be communicated via email to active affiliates and posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or participation in the program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: partners@bullrunconsulting.com Mail: Bull Run Consulting, Privacy Team Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567 You may also visit our contact page for additional ways to reach our team.