PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: August 21, 2026

Coptic Business Network (“CBN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit copticbusinessnetwork.com, submit a form, join the network, request an introduction, participate in an event, or otherwise interact with us.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, professional title, employer or business information, industry, biography, LinkedIn URL, languages, mentorship interests, referral or opportunity details, community connection, directory preferences, event interests, and communications with us.

We may also collect technical and usage information such as device and browser information, IP address, pages viewed, referring pages, and cookies or similar technologies used to operate and improve the website.

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

• Review membership and directory applications.

• Maintain member and business profiles according to your preferences.

• Facilitate requested introductions, referrals, mentorship, hiring, events, and community opportunities.

• Respond to questions and provide requested services.

• Send operational updates and, where permitted, promotional communications.

• Protect the network, prevent misuse, and comply with applicable law.

• Analyze and improve CBN programs, communications, and website performance.

3. DIRECTORY PROFILES AND INTRODUCTIONS

We use directory information in accordance with the consent and visibility choices you provide. Submitting a profile does not guarantee publication. We may review, edit for clarity, decline, suspend, or remove profiles to protect the quality and safety of the network. If you request an introduction, we may share the information reasonably necessary to facilitate that request with the intended participant.

4. EMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES

If you provide your contact information and opt in, we may send service-related messages about applications, profiles, referrals, events, or other services you request. Promotional email or text messages are sent only as permitted by law and your choices. Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages and HELP for assistance. You may unsubscribe from marketing email using the link in the message. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchase. Opting out of marketing does not prevent necessary service communications.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website, communications, customer relationship systems, analytics, events, and other services; with members or partners when you request or authorize an introduction; to protect rights, safety, and network integrity; or when required by law. We do not sell personal information for money.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, security, recordkeeping, and dispute-resolution needs. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. YOUR CHOICES

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you submitted, withdraw directory consent, or update communication preferences by contacting us. We may need to verify your request and may retain information where permitted or required by law.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

CBN services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and CBN is not responsible for those practices.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. CONTACT US

Coptic Business Network

45-74 162nd Street, Floor 1

Flushing, NY 11358

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 917-834-9227