Privacy Policy

Global Drift Club is owned and operated by Benjamin Beck ("we," "us," or "our"). This policy explains how we handle personal information when you browse our website, subscribe to our emails, or contact us. For privacy questions or requests, email benjamin@globaldriftclub.com.

Website: www.GlobalDriftClub.com. This policy covers the current website. Member accounts and payment processing are not currently available. We will update this policy before launching app features that change how we collect or use personal information.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide. When you subscribe, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to enter in the signup form. When you contact us, we receive your email address, the contents of your message, and any information or attachments you provide. Please avoid sending sensitive information that is unnecessary for your request.

Technical information. Our hosting platform and embedded services may receive information such as your IP address, browser and device details, pages requested, referring URLs, timestamps, and interactions with website features. The information collected depends on the service and its settings. See Sections 4 and 5 for details about hosting, cookies, and embedded videos.

2. How we use information

We use personal information to deliver email updates you request; respond to questions and privacy requests; operate and maintain the website; diagnose technical problems; protect against spam, abuse, and security threats; and comply with legal obligations. Any analytics or email engagement measurement must be described in this policy before it is used.

Providing an email address for our newsletter is optional. You can browse the public website without subscribing. We do not currently collect payment card information or member account credentials through the website.

3. Email subscriptions

When you subscribe, we use your email address to send Global Drift Club news, content, and updates. You can unsubscribe using the link in our marketing emails or by emailing benjamin@globaldriftclub.com. Unsubscribing stops marketing emails; we may still respond to requests you send us. We may retain a limited record of your unsubscribe request so that we can respect your choice.

4. Hosting, cookies and similar technologies

We use Base44 to build and host the website. Base44 and its service providers process information needed to provide the platform, including information submitted through features we configure. Information about Base44 is available at base44.com/privacy-policy. Its processing of application users' information is addressed in its Data Processing Addendum at base44.com/dpa.

Cookies and similar technologies can store preferences, support website functions, and enable third-party content. Embedded providers may also use them for measurement or advertising. You can manage cookies through your browser, although blocking them may affect website functions. Browser controls alone may not prevent all information from being sent to an embedded provider.

5. Embedded YouTube videos and external links

We embed videos hosted by YouTube, a Google service. Loading or playing an embedded video may allow Google to receive technical information, including your IP address, browser or device information, and interactions with the player. YouTube may use cookies or similar technologies. If you are signed in to Google, information may be associated with your Google account, depending on your settings and the player configuration.

Google explains its practices and privacy controls at policies.google.com/privacy. YouTube's terms are available at youtube.com/t/terms. Links to other websites take you to services with their own privacy practices. Review those policies before submitting information on those services.

6. When information is disclosed

Information may be disclosed to providers that help us host and maintain the website, store subscriptions, send emails, and handle communications. We use these providers for the purposes described in this policy. Google may process information received through YouTube under its own privacy terms.

We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law or valid legal requests, protect rights or safety, investigate misuse, or obtain professional advice. If the website or business is transferred, relevant information may be disclosed to advisers and a prospective or actual successor, subject to appropriate safeguards and any notice required by law.

7. Retention and security

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected. Subscription information is kept while you remain subscribed, subject to periodic review of inactive records. Contact messages are kept as needed to address the inquiry and related follow-up. Limited information may be retained longer to honor opt-outs, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect the website.

We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the information we handle. No website, email transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. International visitors

Global Drift Club welcomes visitors worldwide. Our providers may process information in countries other than your country of residence, where privacy laws may differ. Where applicable law requires safeguards for an international transfer, we must use a valid transfer mechanism.

9. Your privacy choices and rights

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails and contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we hold about you. Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may also have rights to receive a portable copy, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent, or opt out of certain disclosures or targeted advertising. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Send requests to benjamin@globaldriftclub.com. We may request proportionate information to verify your identity and, where relevant, an authorized agent's authority. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law and explain any lawful limitation. You may also complain to your local privacy regulator. We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising applicable rights.

For visitors in the EEA or UK, where applicable data protection law governs our processing, we rely on consent for requested marketing and technologies requiring consent; legitimate interests in operating and protecting the website and responding to inquiries; and legal obligations where processing is required by law. California and other regional rights apply where their legal requirements are met; this policy does not assume every privacy statute applies to this website.

10. Children and younger visitors

Our public content is available to visitors of all ages. That does not mean every data-collection feature is suitable for children. If you believe a child has provided personal information without legally required authorization, contact benjamin@globaldriftclub.com. We will investigate and take appropriate steps, which may include stopping use and deleting information. Parents and guardians may contact us about information relating to their child.

11. Changes and contact

We will post revisions here and update the effective date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice and obtain consent when required by law. Before launching accounts, posting, messaging, payments, or new app features, we will update the disclosures to explain their privacy implications.

Privacy contact: Benjamin Beck, owner and operator of Global Drift Club
Email: benjamin@globaldriftclub.com