Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2026 | Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Counsel Collective (“CC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a brand of 248 LLC. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at counselcollective.org, use our platform at counselcollective.app, or engage with us through any related services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name, title, company, and professional background when joining the Counsel Collective network or submitting a story
Email address and contact information through our forms and newsletter signups
Interview responses, professional photography, and biographical details shared for editorial features
Peer referrals and vendor relationships shared during discovery calls
Any other information you choose to share through our platform or communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our sites, we may automatically collect:

Device and browser information (type, operating system, screen resolution)
IP address and approximate geographic location
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
Referring URLs and search terms that led you to our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create and publish editorial features, executive profiles, and series content
Facilitate peer connections and network referrals
Communicate with you about your participation, upcoming features, and platform updates
Process sponsorship and partnership inquiries
Improve our website, platform, and services
Send newsletters and editorial updates (with your consent)
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Published Content: Editorial features, profiles, and story content are published publicly by design — this is the core service we provide
Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services (hosting, email delivery, CRM, analytics) that process data on our behalf under contractual obligations
Sponsorship Partners: We may share aggregated, anonymized engagement data with sponsors. We never share individual contact information without your explicit consent
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process

4. Editorial Independence

Counsel Collective maintains strict editorial independence. Sponsorship never influences which leaders are featured or what stories are told. Your participation in our editorial programs is always free and never contingent on any commercial relationship.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email
Request removal or modification of published editorial content by contacting us directly

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our sites may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Counsel Collective (a 248 LLC brand)
Email: alex@counsel-collective.com
Website: counselcollective.org/contact