Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Jersey Village Professional Networking Group (JVPNG) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information shared with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Business name
  • Email address
  • Phone number

This information is typically collected when you check in to a meeting, fill out a form, or contact us directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Facilitate meeting check-ins and participation
  • Communicate with members and guests
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve our services and website functionality

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

Cookies and Website Functionality

Our website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality, such as form submission and session handling.

We do not use cookies for:

  • Behavioral advertising
  • Cross-site tracking
  • Selling personal data

If analytics tools are used, they are configured to collect aggregate, non-identifiable information only.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting or email services) solely to operate our website and communications. These providers are required to keep information confidential and use data only as necessary to perform their services.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Children’s Privacy

JVPNG does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Accessibility and Transparency

We strive to make our digital services accessible and usable for all individuals. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or need assistance, please contact us so we can help.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

Jersey Village Professional Networking Group (JVPNG)
5625 Cypress Creek Parkway, Suite 321
Houston, Texas 77069
Email: bk@jvpng.com
Phone: 808-419-0969

JVPNG Membership Rules

Founder → Partner → Member → Visitor → Archived

Visitor

Entry level. Anyone who checks in for the first time. Remains a Visitor until the Founders vote them in — no matter how many meetings they attend.

Requirements:
  • Check in at a JVPNG meeting
Obligations:
  • Complete profile: company, phone, and email (all required fields)
  • Sit for a one-on-one / interview with each Founder
  • Purchase a JVPNG member badge (required before promotion vote)
  • Timed spotlight (shared time with other timed speakers)

Member

Full member. Granted by Founder vote after the Visitor has met every eligibility requirement AND won the Founders over in interviews.

Eligibility (checklist — does NOT promote you):
  • Attend at least 4 meetings (eligibility threshold — does NOT promote)
  • Profile 100% complete (company, phone, email)
  • Receive a check-off from EACH Founder individually
  • Purchase a JVPNG member badge
Promotion (how you actually become a Member):
  • All of the above eligibility requirements met
  • Formal vote by the Founders to promote — this is the moment the Visitor becomes a Member
  • Decision is based on Founder feeling from interviews and one-on-ones; eligibility alone does NOT earn promotion

Partner

Leadership level. All Member rights plus superpowers.

Requirements:
  • Invitation and consensus of existing Partners
Partner Superpowers:
  • No timer on spotlight — unlimited time
  • Always in the queue — no check-in required
  • Can run the Conductor and manage meeting flow
  • Priority placement — first in the spotlight queue

How Promotion Actually Works

Meeting the checklist makes a Visitor ELIGIBLE for review — it does NOT promote them. Promotion is a deliberate, manual decision made by the Founders based on their feeling from interviews and one-on-ones. "Eligible" and "promoted" are not the same thing.

Dormancy Rules

Miss 28 consecutive days and you're automatically archived. Partners are exempt.

If you come back, it's a full reset:
  • Status → Visitor
  • Meeting count → 1
  • One-on-one completions → reset
  • Badge ordered → reset
  • Email sequence → restarted