Brotherhood. Rebuilt.
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: March 2025
At Blum & Co., your privacy is treated with the same discretion we expect from our members. This Privacy
Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using the App, you
agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Blum & Co., LLC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the App
following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
• Name, email address, and account credentials provided during registration
• Profile information including photo, location, and any details you choose to add
• Social media handle or profile provided for identity verification purposes
• Content you post, share, or send within the App including messages and comments
• Communications with Blum & Co. including support requests or feedback
Information Collected Automatically
• Device information including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage data including features accessed, time spent, and interactions within the App
• IP address and general location data used for security monitoring
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
Ever.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to operate and improve the Blum & Co. platform and to serve our
members. Specifically we use your information to:
• Create and manage your account and membership
• Verify your identity during the onboarding process
• Facilitate connections and communication between members within the App
• Send you notifications, updates, and Community announcements
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct
• Monitor and improve the security and performance of the App
• Communicate with you about your membership, billing, and Events
We take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from
unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All data is stored on secure servers with access
controls in place.
While we implement strong security practices, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is
completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data and encourage you to use a strong,
unique password for your account.
Direct messages between members are intended to be private. Blum & Co. staff do not routinely access
private message content except where required to investigate a reported violation of our Terms of Service
or where required by law.
4. Third-Party Services
Blum & Co. uses the following third-party services to operate the platform. Each of these partners handles
data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
• Apple App Store for subscription billing and payment processing
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers for secure data storage
• Analytics tools to monitor app performance and usage patterns
We do not use third-party advertising networks or social media tracking pixels within the App. We do not
share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy or as required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership remains active. If you cancel your
membership or your account is terminated, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days,
except where retention is required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes such as resolving
disputes or preventing fraud.
Content you have posted within the App may remain visible to other members after your account is closed
unless you delete it prior to closing your account.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have certain rights regarding your personal information including:
• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights please contact us at the information provided below. We will respond to
your request within a reasonable timeframe.
The Blum & Co. App is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a user under 18 has created an account, we
will terminate that account and delete all associated data immediately.
8. Confidentiality of Community Content
The Blum & Co. App is a private Community. All posts, conversations, and content shared within the App
are intended exclusively for members of the platform. Members agree not to share, reproduce, screenshot,
or distribute any content from within the App to outside parties. This obligation applies both during and after
membership.
Violations of member confidentiality are treated as a serious breach of our Terms of Service and may result
in permanent termination of membership.
9. Disclosure Required by Law
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid subpoena,
court order, or government request. We may also disclose information where we believe in good faith that
disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Blum & Co., our members, or the public.
10. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please
contact us at:
Blum & Co., LLC
theblumandco.com
Chicago, Illinois
Brotherhood. Rebuilt.
