Privacy Policy

Creative Disruptor Privacy Policy & Community Standards

Effective Date: March 2025

Welcome to Creative Disruptor

At Creative Disruptor, we believe in the power of creativity, innovation, and cultural transformation. As a community of artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we are committed to fostering an inspiring, safe, and empowering space for all who engage with our book, website, courses, and events. Your privacy matters, and so does your experience in our community. This policy explains how we protect your information, your rights, and how we ensure that Creative Disruptor remains a thriving space for visionary thinkers.

By engaging with www.creativedisruptor.org (the “Website”), our book, programs, and community, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Community Standards.

1. What Information We Collect & Why

We collect information to create a better experience for our readers, community members, and supporters. We do so ethically, with transparency, and never for exploitative purposes.

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Contact Details: When you subscribe, register for events, or purchase from us, we collect your name, email, and sometimes your phone number.

  • Payment Details: If you buy a book, course, or product, your payment is processed securely via third-party payment processors (we never store your credit card details).

  • User Content: Comments, survey responses, or shared stories within our community.

Automatically Collected Data:

  • Website Analytics: We track visitor data (like IP addresses, device types, and browsing patterns) to understand what content resonates with our audience.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience—think personalized recommendations, smoother logins, and targeted content. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data responsibly and with purpose to:

  • Provide valuable resources, updates, and event invitations.

  • Improve our website, book, and community offerings.

  • Offer personalized content, promotions, and recommendations.

  • Process purchases, course enrollments, and memberships.

  • Keep our Creative Disruptor community safe and inclusive.

We will NEVER sell, rent, or misuse your data. Your trust is the foundation of our movement.

3. Who We Share Data With

We only share your information when necessary:

  • Service Providers & Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, MailChimp) to manage payments and communications.

  • Legal Compliance if required by law.

  • Community Engagement Tools for comments or discussions within our forums.

We do not sell your data or share it with advertisers who don’t align with our mission.

4. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correct or update any of your data.

  • Opt-out of marketing emails anytime (every email has an unsubscribe link).

  • Request deletion of your data by contacting us.

We comply with GDPR & CCPA regulations for our global audience.

5. AI, Automated Processing & Misinformation

  • We may use AI-driven tools to analyze website interactions, recommend content, or optimize marketing efforts. However, we do not make automated decisions that impact your legal rights.

  • Any official communication from Creative Disruptor will come from www.creativedisruptor.org or our verified social channels. Beware of misinformation or deepfake content.

6. Protecting Activists & Changemakers

We recognize that some of our community members engage in public art, social activism, and cultural disruption in politically sensitive environments.

  • We do not knowingly share data with any government or external entity seeking to suppress creative or social expression.

  • If you work in an area where your creative work is under scrutiny, consider using privacy-enhancing tools and anonymized email accounts when engaging online.

7. Community Standards & Our Right to Maintain a Safe Space

The Creative Disruptor community is a space for bold ideas, meaningful conversations, and transformative action. To maintain an inspiring and respectful environment, we uphold the following Community Standards:

What We Encourage:

✅ Thoughtful discussions that challenge norms and inspire innovation. ✅ Sharing of creative projects, ideas, and collaborative efforts. ✅ Respectful debate and diverse perspectives. ✅ Supporting fellow disruptors and fostering a network of growth.

What We Do Not Tolerate:

❌ Hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of discrimination. ❌ Harassment, bullying, or personal attacks. ❌ Plagiarism, intellectual property theft, or claiming others' work as your own. ❌ Spam, self-promotion without engagement, or malicious intent.

Our Right to Block & Remove Users We reserve the right to remove content or block users who violate these standards. This is not about censorship; it is about ensuring that our community remains safe, inspiring, and aligned with the mission of creative disruption.

8. External Links & Third-Party Content

If you click on external links, their privacy policies apply. Always review third-party policies before sharing personal data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our content is for adult creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. Updates to This Policy

Creative disruption means evolution and growth. We may update this Privacy Policy, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Major changes will be communicated.

11. Contact Us

Questions? Concerns? Collaborations?

Reach out to us at: 📩 [hello@Creativedisruptor.org]
🌎 www.creativedisruptor.org

Let’s continue building influence, driving change, and shaping the future—together.

Rev. Dr. Shelley Best & The TubmanWalker Team