Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Entity: Whitney McQuade Consulting Limited, doing business as The Female Entrepreneur Community®

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you purchase or interact with any of our products, programs, or services — including through our checkout pages hosted on Kartra, Stripe, or PayPal.

By accessing or purchasing from us, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Who We Are

We are Whitney McQuade Consulting Limited, a Canadian company operating under The Female Entrepreneur Community®.
Our mission is to provide digital courses, memberships, and tools to support female entrepreneurs in building successful businesses.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
info@thefecgroup.com

5005 Dalhousie Dr NW Unit 175 #1303, Calgary Alberta Canada, T3A 5R8

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only what we need to provide you with an excellent experience and comply with legal requirements.

We may collect:

Your name, email address, and phone number
Billing and payment information (processed securely by Stripe or PayPal)
Country, region, or IP address
Purchase details and program enrollments
Interactions with our marketing emails (opens, clicks)
Technical data like browser type or device used (for analytics purposes only)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Purchase or register for one of our programs
Opt in to receive emails or freebies
Interact with our website, checkout, or emails
Contact us for support

Some information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools (see “Cookies” below).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process payments and deliver your purchases
Send access details and course updates
Provide customer support
Improve our products and services
Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)
Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

5. Who Has Access to Your Information

Your data may be accessed by:

Authorized members of our internal team who handle operations and support
Our service providers who help us deliver services, including:
- Kartra (course and checkout system)
- Stripe and PayPal (payment processors)
- Email marketing tools (for delivering updates and resources)

These providers are contractually required to protect your information and only use it as instructed by us.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers protected by encryption and access control measures.
We use industry-standard encryption for all payments and transactions.
We take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

That said, no online system can ever be 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge that some risk is inherent in transmitting data over the internet.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files used to improve your browsing experience.
We use cookies and analytics tools to:

Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use our pages
Improve our offers and marketing

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer, though some functions may not work correctly.

8. Email Marketing and Communications

If you choose to join our email list, you’ll receive updates, promotions, and educational content.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at info@thefecgroup.com

We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the GDPR for international subscribers.

9. Payment Information

All payments are handled securely by third-party processors (Stripe and PayPal).
We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
Your payment information is encrypted and processed only for completing your transaction.

10. Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:

Provide the products or services you purchased
Comply with legal and tax requirements
Maintain business records

After that, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. International Data Transfers

Because we use service providers located outside Canada (such as Stripe, PayPal, and Kartra, which may store data in the U.S.), your information may be transferred internationally.
We ensure that all providers meet privacy and data protection standards consistent with Canadian and GDPR requirements.

12. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)

Depending on where you live, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Ask for corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent to marketing
File a complaint with your local data authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@thefecgroup.com

13. Children’s Privacy

Our programs are designed for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16 years of age.
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately so we can delete it.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect new regulations or business practices.
When updates are made, we’ll change the “Effective Date” above.
Your continued use of our services means you accept the updated version.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or data requests, please contact:
Whitney McQuade Consulting Limited (DBA The Female Entrepreneur Community®)
info@thefecgroup.com

5005 Dalhousie Dr NW Unit 175 #1303, Calgary Alberta Canada, T3A 5R8