Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4 September 2026

Networking Habits respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you use this website, register for a Monday meeting, enquire about membership, request free resources, or contact Ian Tolson.

1. Information We Collect

Networking Habits may collect information that you provide directly, including:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business, profession, or professional field
  • Information about your business or role
  • The types of connections or support you are looking for
  • Messages and enquiries you submit
  • Meeting registration information
  • Membership enquiries
  • Communication and marketing preferences

We may also receive limited technical information when you use the website, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and similar website usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide may be used to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Register you for Networking Habits meetings
  • Send calendar invitations and Zoom access details
  • Respond to membership enquiries
  • Send requested book chapters, downloads, or other resources
  • Help Ian understand the type of business connections you are seeking
  • Send meeting reminders and relevant updates
  • Provide occasional practical business or networking insights where you have agreed to receive them
  • Maintain and improve the website and community experience
  • Prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent submissions

3. Monday Meeting Registrations

When you register for a Monday meeting, we may use the information you provide to organise your attendance, send meeting information, and better understand the types of people or businesses you would find useful to meet.

The first hour of the Monday networking meeting may be offered free to registered guests according to the current meeting format.

Any information you choose to share during the Zoom meeting, chat, introductions, or follow-up conversations is shared voluntarily.

We respect your inbox.

Depending on what you request or agree to receive, we may send:

  • Meeting confirmations
  • Calendar invitations
  • Zoom access information
  • Meeting reminders
  • Requested book chapters or preview material
  • Networking updates
  • Occasional practical business insights

You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in the email or by contacting Ian directly.

Administrative messages relating to something you requested may still be sent where necessary.

5. Membership Enquiries

If you submit a membership enquiry, the information you provide may be used to contact you about:

  • Current membership availability
  • Participation details
  • Member-only meeting access
  • Upcoming guest speakers
  • Community opportunities
  • Relevant membership information

Submitting an enquiry does not create a membership agreement or guarantee acceptance.

Any fees, billing terms, cancellation terms, or additional membership conditions will be communicated separately where applicable.

6. Free Book Chapters & Resources

If you request free chapters from Making Action the Greatest Habit or another resource, we may use your information to deliver the material you requested.

If you also agree to receive occasional business insights, your email may be used for those communications until you unsubscribe.

Any fees, billing terms, cancellation terms, or additional membership conditions will be communicated separately where applicable.

7. Protection of Your Information

Networking Habits does not sell, rent, or trade your personal contact information to third parties.

Reasonable measures may be used to protect information submitted through the website.

However, no website, email platform, or online storage system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

Networking Habits may rely on third-party services to operate parts of the website and community, such as:

  • Website hosting
  • Email services
  • Form processing
  • Calendar services
  • Zoom or other video-conferencing platforms
  • Website security
  • Analytics
  • Payment services where applicable

These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services and may have their own privacy policies.

9. Zoom Meetings & Participant Information

Networking Habits is a relationship-first community.

Information shared by attendees during a meeting, introduction, connection chat, or follow-up discussion is voluntary.

Participants are expected to treat information shared by others with professional courtesy and respect.

Networking Habits cannot control how another participant chooses to use information that you voluntarily share with them.

10. Cookies & Website Technology

The website may use cookies or similar technology for purposes such as:

  • Website functionality
  • Security
  • Remembering preferences
  • Analytics
  • Performance
  • Spam prevention

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.

11. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain communication records
  • Manage the Networking Habits community
  • Resolve enquiries or disputes
  • Meet applicable legal or administrative obligations

Information that is no longer reasonably required may be removed or anonymised.

12. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may request that we:

  • Provide information about personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Remove your information where appropriate
  • Stop sending marketing communications

To make a request, contact Ian using the details below.

This website may link to external websites or services, including social platforms, podcasts, publishers, and other online resources.

Networking Habits is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the website, services, or community evolve.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

15. Contact Regarding Privacy

If you have questions about your information, would like to update your details, or wish to be removed from applicable communication lists, contact:

Ian Tolson / Networking Habits
Email: ian.tolson.works@gmail.com