Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
Introduction
At YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc. ("EmpowerU," "we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, the EmpowerU Impact Hub, CommUnity Marketplace, and related services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number
- Billing and payment information
- Membership tier and subscription details
- Profile information and preferences
Usage Data
- Platform activity and interactions
- Purchase history and points earned
- Referral and affiliate tracking data
- Device information and IP address
Business Information (Suppliers)
- Business name, EIN, and contact details
- Product listings and inventory
- Bank account information for payouts
- Business documents and contracts
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process transactions and manage your account
- Calculate and distribute points, commissions, and rewards
- Send administrative and promotional communications
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Stripe, Supabase, cloud hosting providers
- Business Partners: Approved suppliers and resource partners (with your consent)
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Referral Network: Limited information for commission tracking purposes
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request corrections or updates to your data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Export your data in a portable format
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze platform usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
SMS & Text Message Communications
By providing your phone number and opting in via a consent checkbox on any form on our platform, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc. related to your account, services, appointments, events, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for assistance. These messages are sent via Twilio, our SMS service provider.
How opt-in works:
- You opt in via a public website form (sign-up, application, or the dedicated SMS opt-in page).
- You manually enter your phone number — we never auto-populate it.
- You must check an unchecked SMS consent checkbox to confirm consent.
- Consent is not a condition of purchase or membership.
- Your consent (timestamp, IP, form source) is recorded and stored for compliance.
- You can opt out anytime by replying STOP to any message.
What SMS data we collect:
- Your phone number as provided on sign-up or application forms
- Your SMS consent status (opted in or opted out)
- Message delivery status and timestamps
How we use your phone number:
- To send transactional SMS messages you have consented to receive
- To verify your account when needed
- To send appointment and event reminders
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your phone number or SMS consent information with third parties for marketing purposes under any circumstances. Your phone number is used solely for communications from YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc. as described in our SMS Terms & Conditions.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Contact Information
Email: support@empoweruimpacthub.com
Phone: (470) 948-8973
Address: 600 Interchange Dr, Unit 604, Atlanta, GA 30336