Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website forms, email communications, and membership inquiries. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City or location preference
• Professional details
• Additional information shared during the Founding Membership process

1.2 Sensitive Information During Membership Process

As part of the confidential membership application process, we may collect:

• Personal background
• References or referrals
• Professional achievements or affiliations
• Location and experience preferences

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Cookies and tracking data

2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process Founding Membership inquiries
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide location updates
• Improve website experience
• Maintain security
• Send selective updates (only when opted in)

3 How We Share Your Information

We never sell or trade your information. We share only when necessary:

• Internal membership committee review
• Trusted service providers bound by confidentiality
• Legal compliance

4 Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5 International Access

By providing your information, you consent to processing in India. If you are accessing our website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India.

6 Your Rights

You may request:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your information
• Withdrawal of consent
• Opt-out from communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: membership@themarque.club

7 Founding Membership Confidentiality

All application information is handled discreetly. We understand the sensitive nature of membership applications and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality throughout the review process.

8 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website performance and user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

9 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10 Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary for membership evaluations, legal compliance, or legitimate business purposes. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

11 Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.