Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how Exclusive Content Factory Ltd(“The Exclusive Society”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you visit theexclusivesociety.com, use our mobile applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play, or otherwise interact with our services (together, the “Services”).

We are committed to processing your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. By using the Services you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Who we are

Exclusive Content Factory Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at hello@theexclusivesociety.com.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Application & membership data — name, email, phone number, social handles, profession, and the details you submit when applying to the Society or contacting us.
• Account data — login credentials and profile information for the mobile app.
• Communications — messages, enquiries, and correspondence you send to us.
• Payment data — billing details processed by our payment providers (we do not store full card numbers).

Information collected automatically

• Device & usage data — IP address, device type, operating system, app version, pages viewed, and interactions with the Services.
• Cookies & similar technologies — used to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure performance (see Section 6).

3. How we use your information

• To review membership applications and operate the Society.
• To provide, maintain, and improve the website and mobile apps.
• To facilitate introductions, partnerships, and member services.
• To process payments and manage billing.
• To communicate with you, including the Society Dispatch newsletter where you have subscribed.
• To ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal bases for processing

Where the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we rely on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (to provide the Services), your consent (e.g. marketing emails), our legitimate interests (to operate and improve the Society and keep it secure), and compliance with legal obligations.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service providers — hosting, analytics, payment processing, and communications partners who process data on our behalf under contract.
• App stores — Apple and Google, in connection with app distribution, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
• Society partners — only where necessary to facilitate an introduction you have requested or consented to.
• Legal & safety — authorities or third parties where required by law or to protect our rights, members, or the public.

6. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember your preferences, and understand how the Services are used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

7. International transfers

We operate across multiple regions and may transfer your data to countries outside your own. Where we do, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, to object to or restrict its processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. Residents of the EEA and UK have these rights under the GDPR; California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. To exercise any right, email hello@theexclusivesociety.com.

10. Security

We use technical and organisational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's privacy

The Services are intended for adults and are not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version here and update the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.

13. Contact us

For any questions about this Policy or your personal data: