PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January, 1, 2026

Forum52, LLC (“Forum52,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you access or use the Forum52 platform (the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Plain-Language Summary

  • We collect only the information needed to operate a professional learning community

  • Your data is used to run the platform, not to sell advertising or lists

  • You control what profile information is visible to other members

  • We do not sell personal data

  • You can cancel your account at any time, which deletes your information

  • Payments are handled securely by third-party processors (we don’t store card data)

1. Who We Are

Legal Entity: Forum52, LLC
Address: 4212 Barkton Way, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Privacy Contact: [email protected]
Governing Law: North Carolina, United States

Forum52 is a U.S.-based professional learning and collaboration platform serving credit union leaders and industry practitioners.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following personal information when you register or use the Platform:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Job title

  • Employer or organization name

  • Profile photo (optional)

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Mailing address (optional)

  • Billing and invoicing information

Profile Visibility:
Certain profile fields may be visible to other members only if you choose to make them visible through your account settings.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect limited technical and usage information, including:

  • Content accessed within the Platform

  • Log-in and activity timestamps

  • Cookies and similar technologies required for platform functionality

We use Google Analytics to understand how the Platform is used and to improve performance and user experience.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Forum52 uses:

  • Essential cookies required for authentication and platform operation

  • Analytics cookies to understand aggregate usage patterns

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising, and we do not offer advertising-based tracking.

4. Payments and Financial Information

  • Payments are processed by Stripe

  • Forum52 does not store credit card numbers or payment credentials

  • Payment processors handle financial data in accordance with their own privacy and security standards

Forum52 may collect limited information necessary for accounting and tax reporting purposes, including issuing 1099 forms to content creators where required.

5. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Provide access to platform content and features

  • Process payments and manage memberships

  • Communicate transactional, platform, and event-related messages

  • Send marketing communications (where permitted)

  • Maintain platform security and integrity

  • Improve platform functionality and content offerings

6. Communications Preferences

Forum52 may send:

  • Transactional emails (account updates, billing notices)

  • Platform activity digests

  • Marketing emails and event invitations

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings. Transactional communications are required to maintain your account.

7. Community Content and User Interactions

Users may:

  • Post comments

  • Participate in private or restricted groups

  • Message other members

All community content is:

  • Not publicly visible

  • Visible only to logged-in members

  • In some cases, restricted to specific private groups

Forum52 does not index or expose private community content to search engines.

8. Sharing of Information

Forum52 shares personal information only as necessary to operate the Platform, including with:

  • Platform service providers (e.g., Hivebrite)

  • Payment processors

  • Email and CRM providers (e.g., Constant Contact)

  • Video hosting services (private libraries only)

  • Analytics providers

We do not sell personal information and do not share member lists with sponsors or partners.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

  • Cancelling your membership or requesting account deletion results in suspension of access and deletion of your information

  • Account cancellation and deletion are treated as the same action

  • Forum52 does not retain personal data after deletion for marketing or analytics purposes

Some limited records may be retained temporarily if required to complete outstanding transactions, but Forum52 does not maintain long-term archives of deleted user data.

10. Child Safety Standards

The Platform is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. Any explicit content or child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) is strongly prohibited on our application. Forum52 does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10.1 Compliance with Child Safety laws & reporting 

  • Our app complies with applicable child safety laws and regulations.
  • Our app ensures all content shared within the app is appropriate for a mixed audience, including children. User-generated content is moderated to prevent inappropriate material from being accessible.
  • Any CSAM (Child Safety Abuse Material) content will be automatically removed when flagged or reported through our moderation features or if we are directly contacted for this purpose.
  • We will systematically take action to report confirmed CSAM content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
  • CSAM consists of any visual depiction, including but not limited to photos, videos and computer-generated imagery, involving the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Child saftey point of contact:
 
You can reach out to 📧 [email protected] if CSAM content is detected. 
 
Privacy and Data Protection
  • Our app is committed to protecting user data, especially for children under 13, in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • The privacy policy is displayed clearly and is accessible from the app settings and our website
  • All data is encrypted during transmission and stored securely.
Ads and Monetization
  • Our app does not include ads or monetized content. 
Transparency and Disclosures
  • Data safety: Detailed information is provided as per Google Play’s Data safety form.
  • Content ratings: IARC 3+, L, E, 3, 3, USK 0

 

11. Your Privacy Rights

11.1 U.S. Privacy Rights (Including California)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

Forum52 does not sell personal data and does not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.

11.2 International and GDPR Considerations

While Forum52 primarily serves U.S. users, we honor GDPR-aligned principles, including:

  • Lawful and transparent processing

  • Purpose limitation

  • Data minimization

  • User access and deletion rights

Requests may be submitted to [email protected].

12. Data Security

Forum52 uses administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Policy

Forum52 may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Forum52, LLC
4212 Barkton Way
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
📧 [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.