Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Angela Gentile, operating the Single and Childfree Network, collects, uses, stores, and protects information about visitors and members of this website and community. By accessing this site, creating an account, or joining the Single and Childfree Network, you agree to the practices described below.

Section 01 — Who We Are
The Single and Childfree Network is an online membership community founded and operated by Angela Gentile. Our website is hosted on Wix (wix.com). Questions about this policy can be directed to: info@theangelagentile.com

Section 02 — Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:

• Account registration: Name, email address, and any profile information you provide when joining the membership community.

• Membership and payment: Billing information collected at checkout. Payment card details are processed directly by our payment processor and are not stored on our servers.

• Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content submitted through our contact page or chatbot.

• Member directory: Location information (city/region) you voluntarily provide for inclusion in the member directory. This information is visible to other members.

• Event registrations: Name and email collected when you register for community events or virtual sessions.

• Email subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences if you opt in to our newsletter or announcements.

• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, and device information collected automatically through Wix and standard web analytics tools.

• Cookies: Our site uses cookies for functionality, session management, and analytics. See Section 07 for more detail.

Section 03 — How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your membership account

• Process membership payments and send receipts

• Communicate with you about your account, upcoming events, and community updates

• Display your profile information in the member directory (only what you choose to share)

• Send Zoom links and calendar invites for events you have registered for

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact page or chatbot

• Send marketing emails and newsletters (only if you have opted in)

• Improve the site experience and community features

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Section 04 — Membership Tiers & Billing
The Single and Childfree Network offers multiple membership tiers. By enrolling in any paid tier, you authorize recurring charges at the rate associated with your selected tier. Membership fees are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or as otherwise specified at checkout).

You may cancel or change your membership tier at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and should be directed to info@theangelagentile.com.

Section 05 — Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party platforms to operate the community. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

• Wix – Website hosting and member management (wix.com/about/privacy)

• Payment Processors – Payment processing for membership fees (PayPal and/or Wix Payments)

• Zoom – Virtual event hosting. When you attend an event, Zoom's privacy policy applies to data collected during that session (explore.zoom.us/en/privacy)

• Google Workspace – Internal email and document management (policies.google.com/privacy)

• Email Marketing Platform – Used to send newsletters and event announcements to subscribers

• Wix App Market & Other Third-Party Tools – We may use additional applications and tools through the Wix App Market or other platforms. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies, which we do not control. A current list of active third-party tools is available upon request.

We share only the minimum information necessary with these services to operate the community.

Section 06 — Member Directory
The Single and Childfree Network includes an opt-in member directory. If you choose to be listed, your name and general location (city/region) may be visible to other active members of the community. You can request removal from the directory at any time by contacting us at info@theangelagentile.com.

Do not include sensitive personal information (home address, phone number, financial details) in your directory profile. We are not responsible for how other members use information that you voluntarily make visible in the directory.

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Section 07 — Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your browser — for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (login sessions, membership access)

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

• Marketing cookies: May be placed by Wix or embedded third-party tools

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, including the ability to log in to your member account.

Section 08 — Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you cancel your membership, we may retain basic account records for up to 3 years for billing, legal, and dispute resolution purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us directly.

Section 09 — Children's Privacy
The Single and Childfree Network is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

Section 10 — Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including relying on Wix's platform security, using reputable third-party payment processors, and limiting internal access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.

Section 11 — Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Request that inaccurate information be updated

• Deletion: Request that your personal data be deleted, subject to legal retention requirements

• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to data collection or processing at any time by contacting us directly

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly

• Directory removal: Request removal from the member directory at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@theangelagentile.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Section 12 — Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify active members via email. Continued use of the site or membership after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 13 — Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out: info@theangelagentile.com