Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 5th August 2026
North Star Collective values the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose personal information from individuals who visit followyournorthstar.org or use our online facilities and services.
Our Policy has been designed to communicate North Star Collective's commitment to protecting personal information and maintaining appropriate privacy practices.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any time. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about any updates.
If North Star Collective intends to use personally identifiable information in a materially different manner from what was disclosed when the information was originally collected, we will provide notice as required by applicable law. Where required, users will have the opportunity to make choices regarding the use of their information.
1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Policy applies to North Star Collective and governs data collection and usage through followyournorthstar.org.
By using our website, you acknowledge the data collection and usage practices described in this Policy.
This Policy does not govern the collection or use of information by companies that North Star Collective does not control, nor by individuals or organizations that are not employed, managed, or otherwise affiliated with North Star Collective.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. If you visit a website that we link to or reference, we encourage you to review that website's privacy policy before providing any personal information.
This Policy is intended to explain:
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What personally identifiable information may be collected through our website;
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Why we collect personal information and the purposes for which it may be used;
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How collected information may be used and with whom it may be shared;
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What choices may be available to you regarding your information; and
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The security measures we use to help protect your information.
It is always your choice whether to provide personal information to us. However, if you choose not to provide information necessary for a particular service, application, communication, or transaction, we may be unable to provide that service or process your request.
2. Information We Collect
Our website may collect different types of information, including:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Employment or application information
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Information submitted through forms, surveys, applications, or other website features
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Other information you choose to provide to us
We use information you voluntarily provide for the purposes for which it was submitted and for other purposes described in this Policy or otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain non-personally identifiable information may be automatically collected, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Operating system
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Referring website
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General website usage information
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Date and time of website visits
This information may help us understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality and user experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, remember preferences, and support certain website features.
You may be able to adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. However, doing so may affect certain website functionality.
3. Why We Collect Information
We may collect and use personal information for purposes including:
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To respond to inquiries and requests;
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To process employment applications and recruitment-related communications;
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To provide services or information requested by users;
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To communicate with applicants, employees, clients, partners, or other individuals who interact with us;
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To improve our website, services, and user experience;
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To maintain and administer our website;
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To fulfill legitimate business purposes;
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To send communications where permitted by applicable law;
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To conduct surveys or research when appropriate;
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To protect the security and integrity of our website and systems;
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To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; and
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For other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected or otherwise permitted by law.
4. How Long We Retain Information
North Star Collective retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.
The length of time information is retained may depend on factors including:
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The purpose for which the information was collected;
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Whether the information remains relevant to an ongoing relationship;
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Legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements;
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Applicable limitation periods;
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The nature of our relationship with you;
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Our legitimate business interests; and
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Other applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may securely delete, destroy, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements.
5. Use of Information Collected
North Star Collective does not sell, rent, or lease personal information or customer lists to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may use personal information to:
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Operate and maintain our website;
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Respond to inquiries;
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Process applications and recruitment-related information;
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Provide requested services;
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Communicate with users;
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Improve our services and website;
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Conduct legitimate business activities;
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Maintain records;
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Prevent fraud or misuse;
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Protect our rights and property; and
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We may also use contact information to send communications regarding our services, opportunities, events, or other information when permitted by applicable law.
North Star Collective may use third-party website features, including social media integrations, analytics tools, and other interactive services. These third parties may collect information such as IP addresses or use cookies and similar technologies. Their collection and use of information are governed by their own privacy policies.
6. Disclosure of Information
North Star Collective may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
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When necessary to provide a service or fulfill a request;
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When you have provided consent;
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To service providers and vendors that assist us with business operations;
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When required by applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process;
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To protect the rights, safety, security, or property of North Star Collective or others;
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To enforce our policies, agreements, or terms of service;
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To auditors, professional advisers, or other service providers subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations;
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In connection with a business transaction, merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of assets; or
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When otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
Where appropriate, we may also use aggregated or de-identified information in a manner that does not reasonably identify individual users.
7. Non-Marketing Communications
North Star Collective may contact you when necessary for non-marketing purposes, including:
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Security notifications;
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Website or account issues;
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Important administrative communications;
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Changes to our policies;
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Employment-related communications;
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Service updates; or
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Other communications necessary to fulfill our legal or business obligations.
You may not be able to opt out of certain administrative or legally required communications.
8. Children Under 13
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of thirteen (13), and North Star Collective does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 through our website.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information, subject to applicable law.
Anyone under the age of 13 should use this website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.
9. Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
Users may choose to stop receiving certain promotional communications from North Star Collective by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the applicable communication or by contacting us at:
Email: admin@followyournorthstar.org
If you wish to unsubscribe from communications provided directly by a third-party website or service, you must follow that third party's unsubscribe or opt-out procedures.
North Star Collective will continue to handle previously collected personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms.
North Star Collective does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, security, or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every third-party website you visit before submitting personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by North Star Collective through followyournorthstar.org and does not apply to third-party websites or services.
11. International Users
North Star Collective operates primarily in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Privacy and data protection laws in these jurisdictions may differ from those in your country of residence.
By providing information to us, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the United States, subject to applicable law and the protections described in this Policy.
12. Security
North Star Collective takes reasonable measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Where appropriate, we may use technical and organizational safeguards, including encryption, access controls, secure systems, and other security measures.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Access to personal information is limited to individuals, employees, contractors, and service providers who reasonably need access to perform their responsibilities or provide services.
13. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using followyournorthstar.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the website.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of updates or changes to this Policy constitutes acknowledgment of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
North Star Collective may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated Policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
15. How to Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way North Star Collective handles personal information, please contact us at:
North Star Collective
Website: followyournorthstar.org
Email: admin@followyournorthstar.org