Privacy Policy

Information collected by F.A.T.E. Vision Group is used exclusively for legitimate organizational and operational purposes. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Process and evaluate membership applications and maintain member records.
• Administer and process dues payments and issue payment confirmations.
• Communicate event details, investment updates, and organizational announcements to members.
• Send push notifications you have opted into through our website notification system.
• Respond to inquiries, applications, and correspondence submitted through our contact channels.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and our LLC operating agreement.
• Protect the security, integrity, and operations of F.A.T.E. Vision Group and its members.
• Improve our website, communications, and member experience over time.

We process your information on the legal bases of legitimate interests, contractual necessity (membership agreement), and compliance with legal obligations. We will not use your information for purposes materially different from those listed above without notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

All payment transactions conducted through the F.A.T.E. Vision Group website are processed by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square). These processors operate under their own privacy policies and security standards.

If you have questions about how your payment data is handled by our processor, please refer to their respective privacy policies. Contact info@fatevisiongroup.com if you need assistance with a payment record.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group uses OneSignal to deliver web push notifications to members and site visitors who have opted in. Push notifications are used for organizational updates, event reminders, dues notices, and investment briefings.

• Opt-In Required: You will only receive push notifications if you explicitly click "Allow" when prompted by your browser. We never send notifications without your consent.
• Opt-Out Anytime: You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings (Settings → Notifications → https://fatevisiongroup.com → Block) or by clicking the bell icon on our site.
• Data Used: OneSignal collects a device/browser identifier and notification preference. No personally identifiable information is shared with OneSignal beyond what is technically required for notification delivery.
• Email Communications: If you provide your email, you may receive transactional emails related to your membership, application status, or dues. You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time by contacting info@fatevisiongroup.com.

For OneSignal's full privacy policy, visit onesignal.com/privacy_policy.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group's website currently uses minimal tracking technology. Here is a transparent breakdown of what is and is not in use:

Should we implement analytics or additional tracking technologies in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated prior to deployment, and where required by law, we will obtain your consent. Our website is served over HTTPS and all data in transit is encrypted via SSL/TLS.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party processors (payment, notification, hosting) who operate under strict data processing agreements and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority, we may disclose information necessary to comply with legal obligations. We will notify you where permitted by law.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of F.A.T.E. Vision Group, member data may be transferred as part of that transaction under equivalent privacy protections.
• With Your Consent: We may share information in other circumstances with your explicit prior consent.
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of F.A.T.E. Vision Group, its members, or the public where we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Active Members: Data is retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal compliance.
• Former Members: Basic records (name, membership dates, payment history) are retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax, legal, and organizational compliance purposes.
• Membership Applications (Declined): Applications from individuals not accepted for membership are deleted within 90 days of the decision unless you request otherwise.
• Contact Inquiries: General contact form submissions are retained for 12 months and then securely deleted unless a membership or business relationship develops.
• Technical Logs: Server logs are retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

To request earlier deletion of your personal data, see the Your Rights section below.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information held by F.A.T.E. Vision Group:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g., push notifications), you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing based on our legitimate interests where your situation warrants it.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group takes reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

No data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we implement strong safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group's website, membership, and services are intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at legal@fatevisiongroup.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, F.A.T.E. Vision Group, its officers, members, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, submission of personal information, or reliance on any content contained herein.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group's total liability for any claim arising out of this Privacy Policy shall not exceed the amount of dues paid by you to F.A.T.E. Vision Group in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

F.A.T.E. Vision Group reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Send a push notification to subscribed members notifying them of the change.
• Where required by law, seek renewed consent from affected individuals.

Your continued use of our website or maintenance of your membership after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us through any of the following channels:

F.A.T.E. Vision Group takes privacy seriously and is committed to responding to all legitimate inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.