Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how 521 Global LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data of users and participants of the New York Business Fellowship (NYBF), accessible via https://newyorkbusinessfellowship.com (the “Site”), and related services (the “Program”). 521 Global LLC is doing business as New York Business Fellowship under appropriate DBA (“doing business as”) registration.

We are committed to compliance with all applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), UK GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Brazil’s LGPD, and other relevant national regulations.

 

1. Data Controller

This Site is owned and operated by 521 Global LLC, a U.S. entity with registered offices at: 

521 Global LLC
418 Broadway, Ste R, Albany, NY 12207, USA
Email: info@newyorkbusinessfellowship.com

 

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users globally. Additional disclosures may apply depending on your country of residence.

 

3. What Data We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information. The types of personal data we may collect include:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, postal address;
  • Date of birth, gender, nationality;
  • Academic and professional background (CV, LinkedIn URL, etc.);
  • Payment information (e.g. billing address, card data);
  • Media content (photos/videos/testimonials from events);
  • Survey responses, feedback forms;
  • Emergency contact and dietary requirements;
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, OS, cookies, usage data).
4. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data:

  • When you apply to the New York Business Fellowship program;
  • When you subscribe to newsletters or contact us;
  • Automatically via cookies and other tracking technologies on our Site;
  • Through media and documentation during the program.
5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, our processing is based on:

  • Consent (e.g., media use, email marketing);
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., program participation);
  • Legal obligations (e.g., financial or tax requirements);
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., service improvement, alumni engagement).

You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

 

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use your data for:

  • Processing program applications and enrollment;
  • Delivering communications and program materials;
  • Event planning and logistics;
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
  • Marketing and promotional campaigns (where consented);
  • Creating anonymized reports for internal evaluation and third-party insights.
7. Marketing and Communications

With your explicit consent, we may use your data to:

  • Send promotional offers, newsletters, and event updates;
  • Feature testimonials, images or videos across our social platforms You can opt-out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.
8. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share data with:

  • Internal team and authorized contractors (acting as processors);
  • Program partners, mentors, and institutions;
  • Payment processors and CRM platforms;
  • Legal or regulatory bodies as required by law;
  • Media and branding agencies (only with explicit consent).

We never sell personal data.

 

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where applicable, we use Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other safeguards in compliance with GDPR or relevant laws.

 

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

We retain data for the duration necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes stated above;
  • Satisfy any legal, tax, or regulatory obligations;
  • Preserve anonymized records for historical, academic, or reporting use.

Standard retention is 5 years unless a longer period is required by law.

 

11. Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Object or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities (e.g., Garante, ICO, CNIL)

To exercise your rights, contact: info@newyorkbusinessfellowship.com

 

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Program is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have done so, contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

 

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

  • Track site activity and preferences;
  • Improve performance and UX;
  • Enable targeted marketing (only with consent).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

 

14. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Data is stored on secure servers and access is restricted to authorized personnel.

 

15. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or technological updates. Material changes will be announced via email or on our website. Please review this page periodically.

 

16. Contact Information

For any inquiries about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, the data controller can be contacted at:


521 Global LLC
418 Broadway, Ste R, Albany, NY 12207, USA

Email: info@newyorkbusinessfellowship.com