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    Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]  ·  Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

    This Privacy Policy describes how GDM, Inc. and its founder George McConnell, together with their affiliated brands and ventures — including EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Prompt 2 Profit, Brand Dominance, and GDM Media (collectively, "we," "us," "our," or "GDM") — collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit therealgdm.com (the "Site"), subscribe to our newsletter, opt in to receive text messages, purchase our products or services, or otherwise interact with us.

    By using the Site or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit your information.

    1. Information We Collect

    Information You Provide Directly

    We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

    • Subscribe to our newsletter or email list: name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
    • Opt in to receive SMS/text messages: mobile phone number, name, and consent records.
    • Purchase a product or service, or enroll in a program (e.g., EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Prompt 2 Profit, Brand Dominance, GDM Media): name, email, phone number, billing address, and payment information (payment information is processed by our third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers).
    • Contact us directly via email, social media, or web form: the content of your message and any contact details you include.
    • Participate in surveys, promotions, or community discussions: any information you choose to submit.

    Information Collected Automatically

    When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

    • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
    • Pages visited, referring URLs, time spent on pages, and click data
    • General geographic location (derived from IP address)
    • Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

    Information from Third Parties

    We may receive information about you from social media platforms (for example, when you follow, message, or interact with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or X), payment processors, analytics providers, and email/SMS service providers.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our products, courses, mentorship programs, and services
    • Send the newsletter, marketing emails, promotional offers, business strategy content, and updates you have requested
    • Send SMS/text messages you have consented to receive (see Section 4)
    • Process transactions, fulfill orders, and provide customer support
    • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about your account or purchases
    • Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
    • Analyze usage trends, measure marketing performance, and improve our offerings
    • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, or technical problems
    • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

    When you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, you consent to receive marketing and promotional emails from GDM, Inc. and George McConnell, including but not limited to: business strategy insights, AI automation tips, course and program offers, event invitations, and promotional content related to our ventures (EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Prompt 2 Profit, Brand Dominance, GDM Media, and related brands).

    Email frequency varies. You may unsubscribe at any time by:

    • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email, or
    • Emailing us at privacy@therealgdm.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe."

    We will honor unsubscribe requests within ten (10) business days, in accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act. We may still send you transactional or service-related messages (e.g., purchase confirmations, account notices) even after you unsubscribe from marketing emails.

    Express Consent. By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive SMS/text messages from us, you give your prior express written consent to receive recurring automated marketing, promotional, transactional, and informational text messages from GDM, Inc. and George McConnell at the phone number provided, including messages sent using an automatic telephone dialing system or pre-recorded voice. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

    Program Description

    Messages may include business strategy tips, program announcements, special offers, event reminders, mentorship updates, and other marketing or service-related content from GDM, Inc., George McConnell, and our affiliated brands (EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Prompt 2 Profit, Brand Dominance, and GDM Media).

    Message Frequency

    Message frequency varies based on your activity and our promotions. You may receive multiple messages per week.

    Message & Data Rates

    Message and data rates may apply. Charges depend on your mobile carrier and plan. We do not charge for the messages themselves, but your carrier may charge you for sending or receiving text messages.

    Opt-Out Instructions

    You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we will send you a confirmation message, and you will not receive additional marketing messages from us. If you need assistance, reply HELP for support information, or contact us at privacy@therealgdm.com.

    Supported Carriers

    Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. We support most major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, and others.

    Eligibility

    You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and the account holder or authorized user of the mobile phone number you provide. By opting in, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

    5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

    We and our third-party service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixels (including those from Meta/Facebook, Google, and TikTok), and similar technologies to:

    • Recognize you when you return to the Site
    • Remember your preferences
    • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
    • Deliver targeted advertising on the Site and on third-party platforms
    • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

    Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through your settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information about interest-based advertising and to opt out of certain ad networks, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.

    6. How We Share Your Information

    We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share your information with:

    • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as email and SMS delivery (e.g., email service providers, SMS gateways), payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support, and advertising.
    • Affiliated brands and ventures we operate (such as EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Prompt 2 Profit, Brand Dominance, and GDM Media), consistent with the purposes for which you provided your information.
    • Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
    • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party.
    • With your consent, for any other purpose disclosed at the time you provide the information.

    7. Third-Party Services & Links

    The Site may contain links to third-party platforms and services we use or recommend, including Skool (which hosts EE365 Academy, GDM Exclusive, 1HR Social, Brand Dominance, GDM Media, and other communities), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party site or service. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

    8. Data Security

    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information, and you provide it at your own risk.

    9. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Records of consent for SMS and email communications are retained for at least four (4) years, or longer where required by applicable law.

    10. Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

    • Access the personal information we hold about you
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of your personal information
    • Opt out of marketing communications
    • Opt out of certain types of data processing, including targeted advertising
    • Request a copy of your information in a portable format
    • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
    • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@therealgdm.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

    11. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

    If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, including:

    • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and (if applicable) sell or share
    • The right to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
    • The right to correct inaccurate personal information
    • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information for monetary consideration, but certain advertising activities may be considered "sharing" under the CPRA)
    • The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
    • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

    To exercise your California rights, contact us at privacy@therealgdm.com. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

    12. International Visitors

    The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using the Site or providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

    If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent laws, including the rights described in Section 10. Our legal bases for processing include your consent, performance of a contract, our legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

    13. Children's Privacy

    The Site and our services are not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@therealgdm.com and we will take steps to delete it.

    14. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    15. Contact Us

    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

    GDM, Inc.
    Attn: George McConnell
    Email: privacy@therealgdm.com
    Mailing Address: 5155 Blue Diamond Rd., Ste 102 #2799, Las Vegas, NV 89139
    Website: therealgdm.com