Privacy Policy

Last updated: December, 2025

BozQ (“BozQ”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website at [https://www.bozq.com] (the “Site”) and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, and the choices you have regarding that data. BozQ is a company organized and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
By visiting or using the Site or submitting information to BozQ, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit any personal information.

Scope and Purpose

Personal Information / Personal Data: Any information that identifies or reasonably can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly (e.g., name, email address, phone number).
Sensitive Personal Data: Special categories of personal information as defined by certain laws (e.g., health, race, biometric data). We do not ordinarily collect Sensitive Personal Data.
Service Providers: Third-party companies and contractors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM, email delivery, SMS delivery).
Controller / Processor: BozQ is the data controller with respect to personal information collected through the Site. Service Providers act as processors on our behalf.

Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with the Site or Services, you may provide Personal Information, including but not limited to:

Full name
Work email address
Phone number (if provided, including for SMS confirmations)
Role / job title / level
Company / organization name
Responses to diagnostic questions, multiple-choice selections, and open text entries (e.g., growth stage, signals, leadership signals, challenges, ambitions)
Communications and messages you send to us (e.g., via contact forms, support emails)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we (or our service providers) automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and approximate location (city/state/country)
Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
Referring/exit pages and URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8: Cookies)
Usage analytics (page views, events) and performance data

C. Information from Third Parties

We may collect information from third parties such as publicly available sources or business partners (e.g., to supplement contact information, or to perform fraud prevention). We will indicate when such data is received and processed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

To send communications about BozQ updates, early-access opportunities, events (including executive roundtables), and other promotional or informational materials you request
To register you for events, send confirmations (including email and SMS confirmations), and manage your participation and preferences
To administer, operate and improve our Services and Site (including analytics, debugging, and performance)
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To conduct research and develop products, services, or content relevant to BozQ’s business objectives
To comply with legal obligations and protect the security and integrity of our Site and Services
For legitimate business interests (such as marketing, business development, fraud prevention, security, and data analysis), where such interests do not materially override your rights and freedom

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

For users in jurisdictions that require a legal basis (e.g., the EU), our legal bases for processing may include:

Consent: Where you provide consent for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to marketing emails, consenting to analytics cookies).
Performance of a contract: Where processing is necessary to provide services requested by you.
Legitimate interests: For business operations such as fraud prevention, security, product development, and communications, when our interests do not override your rights.
Compliance with legal obligations: When required by law

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels, local storage) to provide core site functionality, analyze usage, and deliver content. Categories include:

Strictly necessary cookies (required for site operation)
Performance and analytics cookies (aggregate usage for improvement)
Functional cookies (remember preferences)
Advertising or targeting cookies (may be used if you opt in)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and any consent management tool presented on the Site. Blocking cookies may affect functionality.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share Personal Information with:

Service Providers (hosting, CRM, email delivery, SMS gateways, analytics, marketing automation, scheduling tools) that process data on our behalf under contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations
Professional advisors (legal, accounting) where necessary for legitimate business purposes
Affiliates or business partners for co-marketing or partnership activities (only with your consent or where permitted)
Law enforcement or governmental authorities where required by applicable law or to protect rights, property, or safety

We require that service providers maintain appropriate safeguards and use data only as directed by BozQ.

International Data Transfers

BozQ is based in the United States and may transfer and store personal data within the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. Where required under applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect personal data transferred across borders. By submitting your information, you agree to such transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention is based on business needs, legal obligations, and the nature of the information. Typical retention periods include:

Contact and communication records: until you opt out/unsubscribe or as required for legal reasons
Form responses and diagnostic data: retained to provide requested services or to generate assessments; retention period depends on operational requirements (e.g., 1–7 years), subject to deletion requests
Analytics and logs: typically aggregated/annonymized after a defined period (e.g., 24 months)

If you would like a specific retention schedule, we can provide a policy addendum that lists exact retention periods by data category.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Measures may include encryption in transit, access controls, role-based permissions, and vendor security assessments.

No system is completely secure. If a breach occurs that affects your personal data, BozQ will comply with applicable breach notification laws and notify affected individuals and regulators as required.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and legitimate interest exceptions).
Restriction or objection: Request restriction of processing or object to certain processing activities (e.g., direct marketing).
Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails and SMS using the mechanisms in each message.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected and disclosed. BozQ does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 15. We may require verification of your identity and will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

SMS / Text Message Communications

If you provide a phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages, you agree to receive automated and/or one-to-one messages related to BozQ updates, confirmations, and early-access opportunities. Message and data rates may apply. Standard opt-out instructions (e.g., reply STOP) will be provided in each message. You can also contact us to stop SMS communications.

Children’s Privacy

The Site and Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have unknowingly collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Sites and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

BozQ may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Policy with a revised “Last updated” date. Substantial changes may be communicated by email or prominent notice on the Site.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or would like to request access or deletion of your information, contact:

BozQ™ 
Email: signal@bozq.com

California-Specific Disclosures (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the following applies in addition to the above:

Categories of personal information collected (past 12 months): identifiers (name, email), professional information (role, company), commercial information (form submissions, preferences), internet/technical data (IP, cookies), and other categories described above.
Categories of sources: information provided directly by you, service providers, and automated technologies.
Business purposes for collection: marketing, analytics, product/service development, communications, and legal compliance.
Sharing/Disclosure: Personal information may be shared with service providers. BozQ does not sell personal information.
Rights: As noted above, California residents may request disclosures and deletion, and may opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information (none at this time).
Authorized agents: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization.

International Data Subjects (GDPR/UK)

If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the rights described in Section 11. Our legal bases for processing are described in Section 5. To exercise your rights, please contact the address in Section 16. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Data Protection Officer / Representative

If required by law or upon request, BozQ will appoint a data protection officer or EU/UK representative and provide contact details on the Site.

Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information about BozQ’s privacy practices. It is not legal advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship. For legal compliance and specific regulatory advice (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), please consult qualified legal counsel.