Privacy Policy

Backed joinbacked.com Last updated: May 2026

Who We Are

Backed is a digital membership and educational resource business for nonprofit development professionals. Our website is joinbacked.com. For questions about this policy, contact us at hello@joinbacked.com.

What Information We Collect

When you purchase a product, we collect your name, email address, and payment information. Payment information is processed securely through Squarespace Payments and is never stored directly on our servers.

When you sign up for our email list, we collect your name and email address.

When you visit our website, standard analytics data is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is used to understand how people use our site and improve it over time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver your purchased digital products

  • Send order confirmations and download links

  • Send you email communications you have opted into, including our newsletter and product updates

  • Improve our website and products

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.

Email Communications

If you purchase a product or sign up through our website, you may receive emails from us about your order, new resources, and Backed membership updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email list.

Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Squarespace Payments. We do not store your credit card information. For questions about payment security, visit squarespace.com/privacy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to support basic site functionality and analytics. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our business:

  • Squarespace — website hosting and payment processing

  • Kit — email marketing

  • Meta — advertising (Facebook and Instagram)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request that we correct or delete your information, or opt out of marketing communications at any time. To make a request, email us at hello@joinbacked.com.

Children's Privacy

Our products and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at hello@joinbacked.com.