Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Referrals For Breakfast (“RFB”) is a professional, in-person business networking group operated under Your Local Handyman Inc.

Website: https://referralsforbreakfast.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided through our website forms or membership processes. This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name and profession
  • Meeting preferences and attendance selections
  • Referral information (when inviting a visitor)
  • Notes or additional information you choose to provide

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required for administrative or legal purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used solely to support Referrals For Breakfast operations, including:

  • Managing meeting attendance and registrations
  • Sending confirmations, reminders, and logistical details
  • Processing membership applications and participation
  • Administering referral credits or promotions
  • Communicating operational updates related to membership
  • Maintaining basic participation and administrative records

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Email & Communications

By submitting a form, registering for a meeting, or joining as a member, you consent to receive communications related to:

  • Meeting invitations and confirmations
  • Membership status and participation
  • Billing, credits, or account notices
  • Operational announcements

These communications are operational or service-related and are not third-party marketing messages.

5. Referrals & Visitor Invitations

When a member invites a visitor through our website, the visitor’s contact details are used only to:

  • Extend the invitation
  • Provide meeting details
  • Facilitate attendance

We aim to keep all referrals respectful, transparent, and low-pressure. Visitors may decline or request clarification at any time.

6. Data Storage & Security

Personal information is stored using secure, industry-standard systems and plugins designed to protect data integrity and confidentiality. All personal information collected by Referrals For Breakfast is stored and backed up on secure servers located in Canada.

We do not store personal data outside of Canada, and we do not use offshore or foreign backup services.

Membership billing and administrative services are processed through secure, encrypted platforms operated by Your Local Handyman Inc.

7. Cookies & Website Functionality

Our website may use essential cookies to support:

  • Site functionality
  • Form submissions
  • Security and spam prevention

We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or behavioural tracking.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Administer membership and participation
  • Maintain continuity of records
  • Meet legal, accounting, or security obligations

Information may be removed upon request, subject to legal or administrative requirements.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data

Certain information may need to be retained for legal or administrative reasons.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for email delivery, spam protection, and secure billing. These providers receive only the information required to perform their services and are expected to handle data responsibly.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website or participation in Referrals For Breakfast after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.