Legal
Privacy Notice
1. Introduction
Quorum Social Holdings LLC ("Quorum Houston," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at https://quorumhouston.com (the "Site") and provides a private curated social membership club (the "Service"). This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or become a member of our club. Please read this notice carefully. By using the Site or applying for membership, you acknowledge the practices described herein.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you: • Submit a membership application (name, email address, phone number, city of residence, occupation, how you heard about us, and a personal statement) • Create a member account (email address and password) • Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, and message) • Communicate with us by email or other means
b. Payment Information
Membership dues are processed through Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor. We do not collect or store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment card data on our servers. Stripe collects and processes payment information in accordance with its own privacy policy. We receive limited transaction data such as the last four digits of your card, billing address, and transaction confirmation details.
c. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including: • IP address and approximate geographic location • Browser type and version • Operating system • Referring URLs and pages visited • Date and time of your visit • Device identifiers
d. Member Activity
For active members, we may collect information about your participation in club events, your communications through the member portal, announcements you view, and your membership status and history.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: • To evaluate and process membership applications • To create and manage your member account • To process membership dues and subscription payments through Stripe • To communicate with you about your membership, upcoming events, and club announcements • To operate and improve the Site and our Service • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support • To enforce our Membership Terms and other agreements • To comply with applicable legal obligations • To protect the safety, security, and integrity of our members, staff, and operations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and delivering the Service, including Stripe (payment processing) and our hosting and infrastructure providers. These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us. Member Directory: With your consent, limited profile information (such as your name and professional background) may be displayed to other verified members within the private member portal directory. You may update your profile visibility preferences at any time through your account settings. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function, including authentication session cookies that keep you logged in to the member portal. Analytics Cookies: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site, including the member portal login.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you cancel your membership or your application is declined, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Member portal access is protected by password authentication. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information: Access and Correction: You may access and update much of your personal information directly through your member account profile. To request access to or correction of other information we hold, contact us at [email protected]. Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. We will honor such requests to the extent required by applicable law. Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Texas Residents: If you are a resident of Texas, you may have additional rights under applicable state law. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site and our Service are intended solely for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify members by email or through the member portal. Your continued use of the Site or Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Notice.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us: Quorum Social Holdings LLC Houston, Texas Email: [email protected]