Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2026

Kentucky Center for Leadership ("KC4L," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.kyleadership.com (the "Site"), register for events, sign up for our newsletter, apply for or use membership services, or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization/employer, and job title (e.g., through our Contact Us form).
  • Newsletter sign-up information: name and email address when you subscribe to our monthly briefings.
  • Membership information: name, contact details, organization information, billing/payment information, and any other details required to process a membership application or renewal.
  • Event registration information: name, contact details, organization, dietary or accessibility needs, and payment information for events or the annual conference.
  • Member portal login credentials: username and password, and any content or communications submitted through the member portal.
  • Communications: information you provide when you contact us by phone, email, or through the Site.
b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and click activity.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below).
c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

  • Payment processors that handle membership or event payments.
  • Partner organizations, sponsors, or member employers who register you for events or programs.
  • Social media platforms if you interact with our pages (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and member portal.
  • Process membership applications, renewals, and payments.
  • Register you for events, the annual conference, and training programs.
  • Send our monthly newsletter and other communications you have opted into.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve our Site, programs, and services.
  • Send administrative information, such as changes to our policies or terms.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of KC4L, our members, and others.
  • With your consent, share testimonials, photos, or quotes from events and programs on the Site or in promotional materials.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting (e.g., Webflow), email/newsletter delivery, payment processing, and event management platforms.
  • Sponsors or partner organizations, but only where necessary to deliver programs, events, or member benefits you have registered for.
  • Professional advisors, such as accountants, auditors, or legal counsel, as needed.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of KC4L, our members, or others.
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining membership records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login status (e.g., for the member portal).
  • Analyze Site traffic and usage (e.g., via analytics tools).
  • Support the functionality of forms, such as newsletter sign-up and event registration.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Site, such as staying logged into the member portal.

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6. Your Choices and Rights

  • Newsletter/Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the "unsubscribe" link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
  • Member Portal: You may update or correct your account information by logging into the member portal or contacting us.
  • Access, Correction, or Deletion: Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make such a request, contact us using the information in Section 10.
  • Do Not Track: The Site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

If you are a resident of a state with a comprehensive privacy law (such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, or others), you may have additional rights under applicable law. We will honor valid requests as required.

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7. Children's Privacy

The Site and our programs are intended for adults and organizational leaders. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

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8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn) or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or wish to exercise any privacy rights, please contact us at:

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Kentucky Center for Leadership

‍Phone: 270-223-8343

‍Email: john@kc4l.org

Address: 2413 Nashville Road, Suite 118, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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