PRIVACY POLICY

Keiretsu Forum will not share or sell personal information collected in our facility or via k4northwest.com.

You can pay for membership, classes, and events at k4seattle.com with confidence. We have partnered with Authorize.Net, a leading payment gateway since 1996, to accept credit cards and electronic check payments safely and securely for our customers.

The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway manages the complex routing of sensitive customer information through the electronic check and credit card processing networks. See an online payments diagram to see how it works.

The company adheres to strict industry standards for payment processing, including:

 

  • 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology for secure Internet Protocol (IP) transactions.

  • Industry-leading encryption hardware and software methods and security protocols to protect customer information.

  • Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).


For additional information regarding the privacy of your sensitive cardholder data, please read the Authorize.Net Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 01-01-2025

1. Introduction Keiretsu Forum Northwest LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, investors, entrepreneurs, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization, including through our website, events, and investment activities.

2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company affiliation, and professional background.

  • Financial Information: Investment preferences, accredited investor status, and other financial details.

  • Business Information: Pitch decks, business plans, financial projections, and other materials submitted by entrepreneurs.

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To facilitate introductions between investors and entrepreneurs.

  • To evaluate investment opportunities and perform due diligence.

  • To communicate with members regarding events, opportunities, and updates.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • To improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.

4. How We Share Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Affiliated Investors & Members: To facilitate introductions and investment opportunities.

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, communications, or event management.

  • Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • Business Partners: Trusted partners who offer services relevant to our members and entrepreneurs.

5. Data Security We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

6. Your Rights & Choices Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • The right to opt-out of marketing communications.

  • The right to withdraw consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Retention of Information We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

8. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: events@keiretsuforum.com