Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Growth Engine Network, operated by AskChad, LLC ("Growth Engine Network," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://growthengine.network and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Business information (company name, role)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize our website
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. SMS/Text Messaging (A2P Messaging)

If you opt-in to receive text messages from Growth Engine Network (a service of AskChad, LLC), we will use A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging to send you:

• Service updates and notifications
• Event reminders and meeting notifications
• Marketing messages (with your consent)
• Transactional messages (membership confirmations, payment notifications)
• Customer support responses

4.1 SMS Consent

Your consent to receive SMS messages is specific to Growth Engine Network (AskChad, LLC) only. We do not obtain consent on behalf of, or share consent with, any other entity. Consent may be provided via web form checkbox, keyword text reply (e.g., texting a keyword to our number), or other documented opt-in method. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

4.2 SMS Data Protection

We will never sell, rent, loan, or otherwise transfer your phone number or SMS opt-in data to any third party for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the text message services required to deliver messages to you.

4.3 Message Frequency and Program

Program Name: Growth Engine Network SMS Alerts
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 15 messages per month.
Message and data rates may apply

Supported carriers include but are not limited to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and other major U.S. wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

4.4 Opt-Out

To stop receiving text messages, reply with any of the following: STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, END, or REVOKE. You may also use any other reasonable method to communicate your opt-out request. We will process your request within 10 business days. You may receive one final confirmation message.

4.5 Help

Help: Reply HELP for assistance or contact support@growthengine.network
Contact: support@growthengine.network or

4.6 SMS Data Retention

We retain SMS consent records (including opt-in date, method, and opt-out history) for a minimum of 5 years from the date of your last interaction to comply with FCC and carrier requirements. You may request a copy of your consent records by contacting support@growthengine.network.

6. Data Protection Commitment - No External Data Transfers

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. Growth Engine Network does NOT transfer, sell, rent, lease, or otherwise share your consumer data with external organizations, third parties, or affiliates for their own use under any circumstances.

Our commitment includes:

• We will NEVER sell your personal information to third parties
• We will NEVER transfer your consumer data to external organizations for marketing purposes
• We will NEVER share your information with affiliates or partners for their independent use
• Your data remains strictly confidential and is used solely for providing our services to you

The only limited exceptions to this policy are when legally required by court order or government authority, or when explicitly authorized by you in writing for a specific purpose.

7. Unauthorized Data Sharing Prevention

We have implemented strict policies and technical measures to prevent unauthorized sharing of your data:

• Access Controls: Role-based access controls limit who can view or handle your data within our organization
• Employee Training: All employees are trained on data privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Confidentiality Agreements: All team members sign strict confidentiality agreements
• Data Encryption: Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Audit Trails: We maintain detailed logs of all data access and modifications
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities
• Incident Response: We have procedures in place to quickly detect and respond to any unauthorized access attempts
• Vendor Management: Any service providers who may have limited access to data are bound by strict contractual obligations

If you become aware of any unauthorized sharing or access to your data, please contact us immediately at support@growthengine.networkor .

8. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, transfer, or share your personal information with external organizations. The only limited circumstances where information may be accessed are:

• Service Providers (Limited Access Only): Strictly controlled third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services under strict confidentiality agreements. These providers cannot use your data for their own purposes.
• Legal Requirements: Only when required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect our legal rights
• With Your Explicit Consent: Only when you have provided written authorization for a specific purpose

IMPORTANT: All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. Your SMS opt-in information will not be shared with any third parties, affiliates, or non-affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This data is strictly protected and used solely for delivering text message services to you.

In all cases, we minimize data sharing to only what is absolutely necessary and ensure all parties are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@growthengine.network or

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@growthengine.network
Phone:
Compliance: compliance@growthengine.network

AskChad, LLC