Privacy Policy

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 At KC Connect, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our members and maintaining a transparent environment for professional networking. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information you share with us as part of our community.

To facilitate meaningful connections, we may collect personal information such as:

• Identity & Contact Data: Your name, job title, email address, and phone number.
• Professional Data: Company name, industry, and LinkedIn profile URL.
• Engagement Data: Attendance at events, dietary preferences for catered meetings, and any information shared during registration.

We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate Networking: Coordinate event registrations and manage the member directory.
• Keep You Informed: Send updates about upcoming KC Connect events, mixers, and community news.
• Improve the Group: Gather feedback to ensure our programming meets the needs of our Kansas City professionals.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a secure environment for all attendees.

We respect your inbox and your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

However, we may share information in the following ways:

• Member Visibility: With your consent, your name and company may be shared on an attendee list or directory to help members connect.
• Event Partners: We may share necessary details (like headcounts or names) with venues or sponsors specifically for event logistics.
• Legal Necessity: If required by law or to protect the safety of our members and the KC Connect community.

We implement standard security measures to protect your information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

You are in control of your data. You may request to view, update, or delete your information from our records at any time. If you no longer wish to receive communications from KC Connect, you can opt-out using the link in our emails.

We may update this policy as KC Connect grows. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date."

If you have questions regarding your privacy within our networking group, please reach out to us at: admin@kcconnect.net

Effective Date: January 30, 2026