Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how The AWESOMENESS Group ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website located at www.TheGoToExpert.com, including any subdomains, landing pages, or related web properties (collectively, the "Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website.

We are a California-based business with offices in Rancho Mirage, California.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Website, you may provide us with the following information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business information when you register for a webinar, download a resource (such as "The AI-Proof Financial Advisor's Playbook"), submit a contact form, or request a strategy call.
• Scheduling Information: When you book a strategy call through our third-party scheduling tool (Calendly), information including your name, email, preferred meeting time, and any notes you provide.
• Payment Information: If you purchase our programs or services, payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Communication Content: Information you provide when you email, call, or otherwise communicate with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visit
• Device identifiers

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use the Website.
• Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver the content, programs, and services you request
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Schedule and conduct strategy calls
• Send webinar registration confirmations and related follow-up emails
• Process purchases and manage client accounts
• Send marketing emails about our programs and services (with your consent, where required)
• Improve our Website, products, and services
• Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Use, and comply with legal obligations
• Measure the performance of our marketing campaigns

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf, including email delivery services, scheduling software (Calendly), payment processors, analytics providers, hosting providers, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance with your permission.

5. Third-Party Services

The Website integrates with certain third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:

• Calendly (scheduling): calendly.com/privacy
• Vimeo (video hosting): vimeo.com/privacy
• [Add your email marketing provider, e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign]
• [Add your payment processor, e.g., Stripe]
• [Add analytics provider, e.g., Google Analytics]

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [INSERT EMAIL] or call 760-808-3804.

7.2 Other Jurisdictions

If you are located outside California, you may have similar rights under applicable law. Contact us at [INSERT EMAIL] to exercise these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Users

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your country.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. Material changes will be communicated through the Website or email. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: