Privacy Policy

1. Overview

The List (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a curated private membership society. Protecting the privacy, safety, and dignity of our members is fundamental to our mission.
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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, apply for membership, or interact with the platform.

By accessing our website or submitting an application, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We collect information you submit voluntarily, including:

• Membership application details (name, contact information, demographics, biography, links to social profiles).
• Content you provide during the application process, regular app usage, or onboarding.
• Communications you send to us (questions, emails, appeals).

b. Information Automatically Collected

When you access our site or application portal, we may collect:

• Device information
• Location data
• IP address
• Browser type
• Usage analytics
• Cookies and site behavior data

This helps us maintain platform security and improve user experience.

c. Information from Third Parties

If you choose to link a social profile (e.g., Instagram), we may access certain public information for identity verification and curation review.

3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Evaluate membership applications
• Verify identity, presence, and authenticity
• Maintain a safe and curated community
• Communicate decisions, updates, or membership information
• Operate and improve the website and user experience
• Comply with legal and security obligations

We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share your profile or application with non-members.

4. How We Share Information

We share information only in limited circumstances:

a. Internal Curation Review

Your application may be reviewed by authorized members of The List’s curation council. All reviewers are bound by strict confidentiality standards.

b. Service Providers

We may share minimal necessary information with trusted partners who assist with:

• Hosting
• Security
• Payment processing
• Analytics

These providers may not use your data for their own purposes.

c. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with law, court orders, or enforce our Terms of Service.

5. Member Privacy

Upon acceptance, members must adhere to strict confidentiality, mirroring the standards we apply to your own privacy.
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This includes refraining from:

• Sharing identities of other members
• Discussing private events or gatherings
• Posting screenshots or recordings
• Publicizing communications or interactions within The List

Violations may result in immediate removal.

6. Data Retention

• Application information is retained only as long as necessary for review and recordkeeping.
• If your application is declined, we may retain limited information for integrity, security, and fraud-prevention purposes.
• Member data is kept for the duration of the membership and deleted upon request unless required for compliance.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your information
• Request correction or updates
• Request deletion
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@thelistapp.com

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No system is perfectly secure, but we continuously monitor and improve our practices.

9. International Users

If you access The List from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

The List is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect or accept personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:
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The List – Privacy Office
legal@thelistapp.com