Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October, 26, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use Wegrouped:

Information You Provide Directly:

For All Accounts (Personal & Business):
- Account Information: When you register, we require your Username, Email Address, Password, and First Name.
For Business Accounts (Additionally):
- Business Details: If you register as a business, we also collect your Business Name, Business Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Business Website URL, Business Email Address, and Business Phone Number.
User-Generated Content: We collect information you voluntarily submit when creating or participating in groups, proposals, comments, or other site features. This might include location details, descriptions, or other personal information you choose to share.

2. Payment Information:

When you make a payment (e.g., to unlock contacts), transaction details are required. This information is processed directly by our payment processor (Wix Payments and its associated providers like Stripe or PayPal). We do not directly store your full credit card number or financial details, though we may retain transaction records (like amount paid, date, and items purchased).

3. Information Collected Automatically:

Like most websites, our platform provider (Wix.com) automatically collects certain technical information when you visit Wegrouped. This may include your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and general usage data (like pages visited and time spent on site). This helps us operate and improve the service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Operate and Provide the Service:
- To create and manage your user account.
- To display your Username when you create groups, submit proposals, post comments, upload files, or otherwise interact on the site. This allows other users to identify who is contributing content.
- To enable core site features, like joining groups and accepting proposals.
To Facilitate Group and Proposal Interactions:
- When you accept a proposal, your First Name and Email Address are shared with the proposal author. This allows them to contact you with necessary follow-up information or next steps related to the proposal.
- For Business Accounts, accessing the contact information (Name and Email) of users who accepted their proposal may require a payment through our platform.
To Display Business Information:
- If you have a Business Account, the business details you provide (Business Name, Address, Website, Business Email, Phone Number) will be publicly displayed on your profile page and on any proposals you create. This allows other users to learn more about your business.
To Communicate With You:
- We use your Email Address to send you important notifications related to your account, the groups you've joined or created, the proposals you've submitted or accepted, and site activity alerts you've configured (like new group alerts).
- We may also use your email to respond to your inquiries or support requests.
To Maintain and Improve Our Service:
- We use automatically collected technical information to monitor site performance, troubleshoot issues, ensure security, and improve the overall user experience.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and limit sharing your personal information. Here are the circumstances under which your information may be shared:

With the Proposal Author: As mentioned previously, when you accept a proposal, your First Name and Email Address are shared with the author of that specific proposal to facilitate communication and next steps.
With Our Service Providers:
- Platform Provider (Wix.com): Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to offer our services to you. Your data is stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. You can read more about Wix's privacy practices in their Privacy Policy. https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
- Payment Processor (Wix Payments): When you make a payment, your transaction is processed directly by Wix Payments and its integrated payment providers (which may include services like Stripe or PayPal, depending on Wix's setup). These providers adhere to strict security standards (like PCI-DSS). We do not store your full payment card details.
- Google: We use Google services for hosting our support email and potentially for other technical operations via APIs (like Google Maps API for location features). When you contact us via email, or when certain site features interact with Google services, Google may process related data on our behalf as a service provider. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

We do not sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.

We may also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For example, transaction records related to payments may be kept for longer periods as required by financial regulations.

Information you have shared publicly (like group descriptions, comments, or proposals you've created) may remain visible even after your account is deleted, though it may be anonymized or disconnected from your specific user profile where feasible.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform, which implements various security measures to protect the data stored on its servers, including physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. You can learn more about Wix's security practices here. https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-security

We also implement measures within our site, such as using secure connections (HTTPS) for data transmission. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

User Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to local data protection laws. These may include the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you. You can typically update your profile information directly through your account settings.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (like legal requirements to retain data). Please note that deleting your account may result in the loss of access to groups and proposals you've participated in.
Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restrict Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

You can manage your notification preferences directly within your My Alerts section of the site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons or pixels) to help operate and improve the site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Why we use them:

Essential Operations: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly, such as keeping you logged in (session cookies) and maintaining security.
Performance and Analytics: We (and our platform provider, Wix) use cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are popular, and to identify potential issues. This helps us improve the user experience.
Functionality: Some cookies remember your preferences or settings to make your experience smoother.

Our platform provider, Wix.com, uses various cookies as part of their service. You can learn more about the specific cookies Wix uses on websites built on their platform by reading their Cookie Policy. https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.wix.com/about/cookie-policy

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described here and in Wix's policy. You can usually manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the site's functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or a higher age threshold depending on local laws). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information