Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 26th, 2025
Last Updated: February 26th, 2025
Bond ("we," "our," or "us") operates a community website for sales professionals (the "Website") located at www.joinbond.com. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our Website and engage in our community. This policy also explains how we comply with LinkedIn's guidelines when interacting with their platform or services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information from LinkedIn
If you join our community through LinkedIn or integrate your LinkedIn profile with our services, we may collect personal information from your LinkedIn account, such as:
- LinkedIn profile information (e.g., name, job title, profile picture, and company)
- Any other information you authorize LinkedIn to share with us
1.2 Other Personal Identification Information
We may collect the following information directly from you when you register or participate in the community:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Username
- Profile information specific to our community (e.g., expertise, experience, geographic location)
- Messages, posts, or content you share within the community
1.3 Non-Personal Information
We may collect certain non-personal information automatically, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and interaction data on the Website
- General geographic location
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To operate the community: Provide access to the community and allow engagement between members.
- To facilitate professional networking: Enable users to connect and share information related to the sales profession.
- To integrate with LinkedIn: Allow users to sign in via LinkedIn, import LinkedIn profiles, and synchronize professional information.
- To personalize the user experience: Use collected data to provide personalized recommendations and relevant content.
- To send communications: Contact you with updates, newsletters, event invitations, or other relevant community information.
- To enhance the Website: Analyze user behavior to improve the Website's functionality and content offerings.
- To comply with LinkedIn's terms: Ensure we operate in line with LinkedIn's API and platform guidelines, protecting user privacy and preventing misuse of LinkedIn data.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 With LinkedIn (if applicable)
We may share certain information with LinkedIn if you log in via LinkedIn or integrate your LinkedIn profile. Any data sharing with LinkedIn will be done in compliance with their policies and subject to your permissions.
3.2 With Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party providers who assist in operating our Website, such as hosting services, analytics platforms, and email service providers. These third parties are only allowed to use your information to provide services on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the company, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity. You will be notified in such a case, and any new privacy practices will be shared.
3.4 Legal Obligations
We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
4. Your Privacy Choices
4.1 Accessing and Correcting Information
You can access, update, or correct your personal information by logging into your account on the Website. If you've used LinkedIn to sign in, you may update your LinkedIn profile to ensure accurate information is shared.
4.2 Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. Deleting your account will remove your data from our systems, but may not affect data you shared on LinkedIn.
4.3 Opting Out of Communications
You may opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters) by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your notification settings within your account.
4.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track your use of the Website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.
When you visit or log in to our website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with other personal information they or others have about you, including by association with your email. We (or service providers on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to these emails. You may opt out of receiving this advertising by visiting https://app.retention.com/optout
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. Please review the privacy policies of these websites before sharing your personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended for professionals and is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of those changes.
9. Compliance with LinkedIn Guidelines
We comply with LinkedIn's API and platform policies to ensure that we handle your LinkedIn data securely and appropriately. Any access to LinkedIn data is based on your explicit permission, and we will not use LinkedIn data for purposes beyond what is specified by LinkedIn's terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how we handle your personal data, please email: [email protected] or contact via mail at:
In the United States, by registered mail:
Bond Advisory LLC
220 North 10th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211