Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 13, 2026

Impact Commons Inc (“Impact Commons,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through our website, https://theimpactcommons.org (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Who We Are

Impact Commons Inc is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Minnesota.

Mailing Address:
Impact Commons Inc
310 4th Ave S STE 5010 PMB 95864
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Contact Email:
hello@theimpactcommons.org

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our nonprofit programs and provide resources to founders in the impact and mission-driven space.

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company or organization name

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information provided when joining our Slack community

  • Information provided when signing up for newsletters or resources

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health information, or government identification numbers through our website.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral sources

  • General geographic location (city/state level)

We use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Google Ad Grants tracking tools

  • Mixpanel (if implemented)

These tools help us understand how visitors use our Site and improve our educational resources and community offerings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide access to community resources

  • Invite you to join our Slack community

  • Improve our website and content

  • Measure marketing effectiveness (including Google Ad Grants campaigns)

  • Support our nonprofit mission

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Improve user experience

  • Measure the performance of our outreach campaigns

  • Understand engagement with our content

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to operate our website and services, including:

  • Google (Analytics, Tag Manager, Ad Grants)

  • Slack (community platform)

  • Email marketing service providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Mixpanel (analytics)

These providers may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they handle data.

6. Data Sharing

We may share information:

  • With service providers who help us operate our Site and services

  • When required by law

  • To protect the rights, safety, or security of Impact Commons or others

We do not sell personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Maintain community access

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Support our nonprofit operations

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at hello@theimpactcommons.org.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt out of email communications

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at hello@theimpactcommons.org.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and programs are intended for founders and professionals in the impact space. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will remove it.

10. Data Security

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

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

11. International Visitors

While Impact Commons primarily serves U.S.-based founders, our Site may be accessed internationally. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

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

Impact Commons Inc
hello@theimpactcommons.org
310 4th Ave S STE 5010 PMB 95864
Minneapolis, MN 55415