A Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: February 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Essential 3 (E3) (we, us, our) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit our website (the Site) or use our services, including memberships, peer groups, events, and communities (collectively, the Services).

By using the Site or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

• On the Site

• Through enrollment and payment flows

• Through communications with E3

• In connection with member communities, meetings, and events

It does not apply to third-party websites, tools, or services linked from our Site.

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2) Information we collect

We collect information in three main ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

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A) Information you provide to us

This may include:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, job title, company name

• Account details: login credentials (stored in encrypted form by our providers), profile information

• Billing details: billing address and payment information (typically processed by a third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers)

• Program information: membership selections, attendance, preferences

• Communications: messages you send us, survey responses, support requests

• Business information you choose to share: such as operational metrics or financial context for peer group participation

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B) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

• Device and browser information

• IP address and general location (city/state level)

• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent

• Referring and exit pages

• Cookie and similar tracking data

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C) Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

• Payment processors (confirmation of payment, billing status)

• Scheduling, webinar, community, or CRM platforms you use to interact with us

• Analytics providers (aggregated usage insights)

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3) How we use information

We use information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and Services

• Process payments and manage billing and renewals

• Deliver programs, peer groups, events, and member experiences

• Communicate with you about your account, membership, and updates

• Provide support and respond to inquiries

• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms

• Analyze usage to improve performance and content

• Comply with legal obligations

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4) Community confidentiality and member communications

E3 operates like a private board meeting.

• No recording: We do not permit recording of peer group meetings except where explicitly authorized in writing.

• Member discretion: Members may share sensitive business context during participation. You control what you share.

• Privacy of member discussions: We treat member community discussions and meeting participation as confidential and do not publicly disclose member participation without permission, except as required by law.

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5) How we share information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances:

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A) Service providers

We use trusted third parties to operate the Services, such as:

• Website hosting and analytics

• Email and communication tools

• Payment processing

• Community platforms

• CRM and customer support tools

They may access personal information only as needed to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.

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B) Legal and safety

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or court orders

• Protect the rights, property, or safety of E3, members, or others

• Investigate fraud or security issues

• Enforce our Terms and Conditions

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C) Business transfers

If E3 is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

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6) Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate the Site

• Remember preferences

• Understand Site usage

• Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.

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7) Email and communications preferences

You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send important operational messages related to your membership, billing, or account.

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8) Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to:

• Provide the Services

• Maintain accurate business and financial records

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

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9) Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system can be guaranteed 100 percent secure, and you use the Site and Services at your own risk.

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10) Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain information

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Receive a copy of your information in a portable format

To submit a request, contact us at [privacy@yourdomain.com]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

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11) State and country disclosures

If you are in the United States, state privacy laws may provide additional rights (for example, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia). If applicable, we will honor required disclosures and rights requests as mandated by law.

If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

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12) Children’s privacy

The Site and Services are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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13) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the Site or Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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14) Contact us

Questions or requests regarding privacy can be sent to:

• Email: info@e3-msp.com