We understand that your privacy is important to you. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we treat and protect your personal information in connection with our website(s) and our services provided as a part of the website(s) and application(s) (collectively, the “Website”).
With the following privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the nature, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we decide either alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of the processing. In addition, we inform you below about the third-party components we use for optimization purposes and to increase the quality of use, insofar as third parties process data on their own responsibility.
General Information
What is personal data?
“Personal Data” is information by which you can be directly or indirectly identified. This generally includes information such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number; it may also include other information such as your IP address or preferences and interests.
What is processing?
“Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automatic means. The term is broad and covers virtually any handling of data.
Who is responsible for processing personal data?
Controller:
The Blake Collective, LLC (d/b/a “Collab Hub” and other brands)
7951 Calumet Ave #1138
Munster, IN 46321
United States
Websites / Apps operated by the controller include (non-exhaustive):
www.yourcollabhub.com, app.yourcollabhub.com, www.theblakecollective.com, www.thestephanieblake.com, www.20hourweekclub.com, www.joincontentvault.com, www.simplebizschool.com, https://the-blake-collective.thrivecart.com, www.scalewithsteph.com, www.simplebizsuite.com, www.simplebizshow.com, www.simplebusinessbundle.com
(Hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our.” Collab Hub is a product and brand of The Blake Collective, LLC.)
Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the course of our business, including in connection with services provided to users and clients. We also collect personal information from certain areas of the Websites and Apps when you create a Collab Hub account, submit or list your newsletter, save potential partners, send pitches, sign up for our newsletters, download free resources, participate in our blog or community, or contact us via social media, phone, or email.
Information you provide:
- Account and profile details (name, email address, passwordless/magic-link login email, optional profile fields, business and newsletter details, collaboration preferences).
- Content you submit (e.g., listings, pitches, messages, comments, form responses).
- Billing information for Premium features (name, email, billing address; payment details are processed by our payment service provider(s)).
- Scheduling details for meetings or demos.
- Support requests and related information.
Information collected automatically:
We automatically collect certain information about the devices and browsers you use to interact with the Websites/Apps, such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and usage data collected via cookies, pixels, web beacons, clear gifs, and similar technologies (“cookies and other tracking technologies”). We also log actions you take in your account (e.g., saving partners, sending pitches) to provide and improve the service. Automatically collected information may be linked to the personal information you submit.
Information from third parties:
We may receive information about you from third parties (e.g., payment processors, data partners, referral/affiliate platforms, or public sources) and may combine that information with data we already hold for the purposes set out in this policy.
Use of Data
We use your personal information to:
- Provide, operate, maintain, and improve Collab Hub and related services.
- Process your requests and transactions; provide customer support.
- Match you with potential collaboration partners and personalize recommendations (including using AI/algorithmic processing on the information you provide, your profile, and activity).
- Facilitate pitches, follow-ups, and communications you initiate through the service.
- Send you service notifications, newsletters, and marketing communications (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Analyze performance and functionality of the Websites/Apps and develop new features.
- Publish your comments in the blog/community where applicable.
- Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms and Conditions, comply with law and reporting requirements, and protect our rights.
- Perform other tasks suggested or requested by you.
We and our service providers may use first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to administer our Websites/Apps and to collect analytics data about how you use them. We may track open/click rates in messages we send to you. For more about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy (if available).
Do Not Track: Our Websites do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals and do not track your activities across third-party sites over time.
Legal Bases
At least one of the following legal bases applies when we process personal data:
a) Consent; b) Contract; c) Legal obligation; d) Vital interests; e) Public task; f) Legitimate interests (balanced against your interests and rights).
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access to information about whether and which personal data we process, including purposes, categories, recipients, retention, source (if not collected from you), and the existence of automated decision-making.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to erasure in certain circumstances.
- Right to information about recipients in case of rectification/erasure/restriction.
- Right to data portability for data processed on the basis of consent or contract.
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests and to object at any time to direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
- Right to complain to a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
Purpose-Based Processing
Newsletter and alerts
Legal basis: Consent. Purpose: send information, offers, and updates. Retention: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent. You can opt out at any time (unsubscribe link in each message).
Contacting us
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (and Contract where applicable). Purpose: respond to your inquiries. Retention: until your request is resolved and any legal retention periods expire. You may object to future processing related to inquiries; if you do, we may be unable to continue handling your request.
Direct marketing
Legal basis: Consent or Legitimate interests. Purpose: provide information about our services, courses, and products. Retention: until you withdraw consent or object.
Data subject access requests
Legal basis: Legal obligation (to respond) and Legitimate interests/Legal obligation (for documentation). Retention: typically three (3) years after the process ends, or as required by law.
Legal defense and enforcement of our rights
Legal basis: Legitimate interests. Purpose: defend against claims and enforce our rights. Retention: as necessary for these purposes.
Online meetings
We may use online meeting tools. Data processed depends on what you provide during participation. Legal basis: Legitimate interests (effective communication) and Contract (where applicable).
Appointment scheduling
We use Acuity and Simple Business Suite™ for scheduling. Legal basis: Consent (and Legitimate interests). You may be asked to provide contact details and context for your request.
Membership and registration (Collab Hub Free & Premium)
When you register for Collab Hub, we process your name, email, profile, and (for Premium) billing data. Legal basis: Contract (account creation and provision of services) and Legitimate interests (service operation). We retain your data while your account is active and as required by law.
Purchasing digital products & courses
When you order digital products or courses from us (including materials related to Collab Hub or other brands), we process contact and order data, and our payment provider processes payment details. Legal basis: Contract and Legal obligation (tax/recordkeeping).
Blog and community
Content and certain profile data you choose to share may be publicly viewable. Legal basis: Legitimate interests (community operation). Please do not post information you do not wish to make public.
Online Payment, Secure Transmission & Credit Card Information
We use industry-standard encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS). Any credit card information you provide is collected directly by our payment service provider(s) via secure HTTPS and is not stored on our servers. You may need to provide payment details directly to providers (e.g., Stripe, ThriveCart) to authorize payment. Your use of those services is subject to the provider’s privacy notice and terms.
Data Recipients & International Transfers
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers and processors that help us operate Collab Hub and our Websites/Apps (e.g., hosting, analytics, support, email delivery, authentication/2FA, security, scheduling, payment processing, CRM/affiliate systems).
- Third parties as required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Parties to a corporate transaction (e.g., merger, sale, reorganization), subject to appropriate safeguards.
Data may be transferred and stored in countries outside your residence. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers. By using the Websites/Apps, you consent to cross-border transfers as permitted by law.
Links to Third-Party Websites
We may provide links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and privacy policies.
Social Networks
The Websites/Apps may allow you to connect your social accounts (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) or log in via social credentials. By doing so, you authorize access to information you make available per the social network’s settings. Manage sharing via the social network’s privacy settings. To unlink, adjust the settings within that social platform.
Security
We implement generally accepted technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Access is limited to authorized personnel and service providers bound to confidentiality. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Storage
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining your account, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. If you request deletion, we will make reasonable efforts to delete your data, subject to legal or legitimate business retention requirements.
Children
Our Websites/Apps are not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
Consent; Changes to This Privacy Policy
By using the Websites/Apps, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as described here. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy and, where required, seeking your consent (e.g., by email or prominent notice).
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
The Blake Collective, LLC (Collab Hub)
7951 Calumet Ave #1138
Munster, IN 46321
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 847-906-3342
Revised: September 15, 2025