THE LADY HUSTLER SOCIETY CLUB — PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: [December 2025]

The Lady Hustler Society Club (“LHSC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of all women, members, volunteers, donors, partners, and visitors who engage with our programs and digital platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the laws of Canada, the Province of Quebec, and applicable international standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing our website (www.entrepreneurladyhustler.com), participating in our programs, or using our digital services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or in our operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

1. About Us

The Lady Hustler Society Club is a federally incorporated Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education, economic empowerment, and social support for women worldwide, with a particular focus on those facing barriers due to less privileged backgrounds.

Data Controller:
The Lady Hustler Society Club
Registered Office: 360 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite G101, Montréal, QC H2Y 1P5, Canada
Contact Email: info@entrepreneurladyhustler.com

As the Data Controller, LHSC determines how and why personal information is collected and processed.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only for lawful, transparent, mission-aligned purposes.

We may collect:

Identification and contact details, such as your name, email address, phone number, city, and country.
Membership, volunteer, and program data, such as information you provide in application forms, onboarding forms, surveys, feedback, and participation records.
Payment and donation information, such as billing address and transaction details. Online payments are processed securely by our payment processor; LHSC does not store full credit card numbers.
Event and campaign data, such as registrations for events (including galas, walks, workshops), attendance, and participation in incubators, grants, or other support programs.
Communications, such as messages you send to us via our website, email, or social channels.
Technical and usage information, such as IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, time spent, and general interaction with our website or digital platform. This may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.

We may occasionally request optional demographic or professional information to better understand our community and improve our programs. Sensitive information is collected only with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information only where there is a lawful basis to do so and in ways that support LHSC’s mission.

We may use your information to:

manage memberships, volunteer roles, and program participation;
provide access to educational content, events, incubator programs, and other LHSC services;
respond to your inquiries and provide customer or community support;
process payments, donations, sponsorships, and issue confirmations or receipts;
administer grants, stipends, incubator support and other forms of financial or in-kind assistance, including eligibility assessment, due diligence, reporting, and follow-up communications;
manage relationships with partner organizations, community beneficiaries, and collaborative initiatives;
maintain and improve the security and performance of our website and digital platform;
send you important updates, service announcements, and mission-related content;
send you newsletters or campaign communications where you have consented, or where permitted by law. You may unsubscribe at any time.

We may also use personal information to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, safeguard community members, prevent fraud or abuse, and protect the rights and safety of individuals.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR) require a legal basis for processing, LHSC relies on one or more of the following:

your consent;
the necessity to perform a contract or provide requested services (e.g., membership, event registration, program access);
our legitimate interests in operating a secure, effective, and mission-driven non-profit organization;
compliance with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

LHSC does not sell or trade personal information.

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers that support our activities, such as website hosting, communication tools, email and messaging services, analytics platforms, secure cloud infrastructure, and other technology providers. These parties process information on our behalf under confidentiality and data-processing obligations.
Payment and financial service providers for processing online payments (e.g., Stripe) and managing offline bank transfers or sponsorships through our financial institution.
Partner organizations or beneficiaries, where necessary for administering grants, incubator support, joint programs, or re-granting funds in alignment with LHSC’s mission. In such cases, we share only what is reasonably required and take steps to ensure respect for privacy and integrity.
Regulatory or legal authorities, where required by law, in response to valid legal requests, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of individuals, LHSC, or the public.

Partner organizations and beneficiaries operate independently and are responsible for their own programs, governance, and policies. LHSC is not responsible for their actions, though we exercise reasonable diligence in selecting collaborators whose work aligns with our mission and values.

6. International Data Transfers

Because LHSC operates internationally and uses secure third-party service providers, your personal information may be stored or processed outside of Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions.

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with applicable laws, including contractual safeguards and strict security protocols.

7. Data Security

We use multiple layers of security to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include encryption, secure hosting environments, access controls, monitoring, and internal policies.

Access to personal information is limited to individuals and service providers who need it to perform their duties and who are bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations.

All online payments are processed through Stripe, a secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment platform. LHSC does not store full credit card numbers.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is entirely risk-free. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to ongoing improvement of our safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including operational needs, legal, accounting, audit, and reporting requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in an appropriate manner.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

request access to the personal information we hold about you;
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
request deletion of your information in certain circumstances;
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
request restriction of processing;
object to certain forms of processing, including direct marketing;
request a portable copy of your data, where applicable;
lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@entrepreneurladyhustler.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. Cookies, Analytics and Google Services

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality, enhance user experience, and understand how visitors engage with our content.

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Google Ads (including Google Ad Grants), to help us analyze website usage and promote our programs. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other sites over time.

The information generated by these tools is processed by the relevant third-party provider in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies, and you may manage Google-related ad preferences through your Google account. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website features, but will not prevent you from learning about or supporting our mission.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website and digital communications may contain links to external websites or resources that are not operated by LHSC. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy notices before providing any personal information.

12. Protection of Minors

LHSC does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or updates in our operations. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact:

The Lady Hustler Society Club
Email: info@entrepreneurladyhustler.com
Registered Office: 360 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite G101, Montréal, QC H2Y 1P5, Canada