Legal
Last updated: March 2026
Women of Influence ("WOI," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
We collect information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, professional details, profile photo, and any other information you choose to include in your profile. We also collect information about how you use the platform, including messages you send, connections you make, events you attend, and your activity on the platform. We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.
We use your information to provide and operate the platform; to connect you with other members; to send you notifications, updates, and communications about the platform; to personalize your experience; to improve our services; and to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Your profile information — including your name, photo, bio, role, industry, and social links — is visible to other approved members of the platform. Your direct messages are visible only to the recipient. Channel messages are visible to all members who have access to that channel. Your connection list is visible only to you, with mutual connections shown on profiles.
The platform tracks when other members view your profile and shows you a view count. We also display online presence indicators to facilitate real-time connection. You can manage notification preferences in your Settings page.
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted infrastructure provider with industry-standard security practices including encryption at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
We use trusted third-party services to operate the platform, including Supabase for database and authentication, and email delivery services for notifications. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and secure.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You can update most of your information directly from your profile settings. To request deletion of your account and associated data, please contact us at hello@guardedhope.org. You also have the right to opt out of non-essential communications through your notification preferences in Settings.
We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.
The platform is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the platform or by email. Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at hello@guardedhope.org. We take all privacy concerns seriously and will respond within 5 business days.