Tech Coast Venture Network ("TCVN," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through tcvn.org and our member portal, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Our Tax Status
TCVN (formerly Orange County Venture Network) is a nonprofit trade association exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6), not Section 501(c)(3). As a result, membership dues, sponsorships, and other payments made to TCVN are generally not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. In certain cases, they may be deductible as ordinary business expenses. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name and job title
Any additional details submitted through forms such as membership applications, contact forms, event registrations, sponsorship inquiries, and newsletter sign-ups
When you make a payment, your payment information is processed directly by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. TCVN does not store or have access to your full payment card details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process memberships, registrations, and payments
Operate and manage our member community portal
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Send newsletters, updates, and event communications
Manage relationships with sponsors, partners, and members
Information submitted through our website is stored in our customer relationship management (CRM) system, powered by GoHighLevel, to help our team effectively communicate and follow up with you.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our website, CRM, member systems, and payment processing, including GoHighLevel and Stripe. These providers process personal information on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it and use it only for the services they provide to TCVN.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates to your information
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements
Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of our website and services after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: