PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Welcome to 2YA.club (the "Platform", "Club", "we", "us", or "our"), an international business club ecosystem operated by [Insert Your Company Name / Legal Entity] ("Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and business data is handled in a safe, transparent, and compliant manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our Platform, including our web applications, verification services (2YA Passport), communication tools (chat, audio/video calls), marketplace, and monetization features.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Platform.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

To provide a secure and verified environment, we collect several types of information from our members:

A. Personal Data (Individuals, Freelancers, Founders, CEOs)

• Account Credentials: Name, email address, password, physical location (city/country), and profile picture.
• Professional Details: Job title, company name, industry sector, professional background, LinkedIn profile URL, and skills.
• Identity Verification (2YA Passport): For individual members and future entrepreneurs, we may collect government-issued ID copies or utilize third-party identity verification services to ensure a spam-free community.

B. Business & Corporate Data (Companies, Startups, Investors)

• Company Registration: Legal company name, tax ID (VAT number), business address, and official registration documents.
• Financial & Investment Data: Information regarding startup pitch decks, fundraising goals, investment preferences, and financial interests.

C. Communication & Interaction Data

• Metadata of Audio & Video Calls: We provide in-platform audio and video calling features. We do not record the content of your private video/audio calls unless explicitly stated for a specific event (e.g., recorded Academy courses). However, we collect connection metadata (time of call, duration, participants).
• Chat Logs: Private chat messages sent between members are securely stored on our servers to enable seamless communication history.
• User-Generated Content: Posts in Lounges/Groups, B2B Marketplace offers, Member Perks, and Course descriptions.

D. Financial & Transaction Data

• Payment Information: If you subscribe to Premium Membership, purchase a course, book an expert, or monetize your group, payments are processed via secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers; we only retain transaction history and basic billing info.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Verify and Authenticate Members: Processing the 2YA Passport to keep the platform secure and strictly "By Invitation Only."
• To Facilitate B2B Connections: Enabling members to search, filter, and discover international business partners, wholesalers, and investors based on location and industry.
• To Operate Monetization Features: Managing subscriptions, paid bookings (Office Hours), paid courses, and group monetization fees.
• To Provide Communication Tools: Powering the platform's internal chat, audio, and video call infrastructure.
• To Improve the Platform: Analyzing user behavior to optimize UI/UX, categories, and marketplace matching algorithms.
• Legal Compliance: Preventing fraud, spam, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws and GDPR regulations.

3. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information in the following circumstances:

• Publicly on the Platform: Your business name, sector, location, and professional bio are visible to other verified members of 2YA.club to enable networking.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who perform services for us, including identity verification providers, payment processors, cloud hosting (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud), and video infrastructure tools.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government authorities to investigate potential fraud, terms of service violations, or security threats.

4. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal and business information only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Platform's services. If you choose to close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except for data we are legally required to retain (e.g., invoice records).

5. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS (GDPR & GLOBAL RIGHTS)

Depending on your location (especially if you are a resident of the European Economic Area), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your profile data at any time via your account settings.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your account and all associated personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can object to or restrict how we process certain data.
• Data Portability: You can request to download your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Team at global-privacy@2ya.club.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and secure your session. We may also use analytical cookies to understand how members interact with the platform. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our internal cookie banner.

7. SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures (including SSL encryption and secure databases) to protect your personal and business information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or data storage technology can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date, or via an in-app notification.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: global-privacy@2ya.club