PRIVACY POLICY
Megan Sumrell, LLC
DBA The Pink Bee
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Megan Sumrell LLC DBA The Pink Bee (collectively, "The Pink Bee," "we," "our," or "us") knows that you care about how your personal information is used and shared. We take your privacy seriously and want to outline the measures we employ in safeguarding your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use:
- Our website at megansumrell.com
- The Pink Bee mobile application
- Our online courses and content hosted on the Kajabi platform
- Our online store hosted on Shopify
(Collectively referred to as the "Services")
We recommend that you read this Privacy Policy carefully as it provides important information about your personal information and your rights under the law.
2. Who This Privacy Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:
- Through any of our Services
- In communications between you and The Pink Bee (including email, chat features, and customer support)
- Through third-party platforms we use to deliver our Services (including Kajabi and Shopify)
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from our Services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you must stop using our Services. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of our Services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check this page periodically for updates.
3. Age Requirements
Users of our Services must be at least 18 years old. Any user under 18 is not authorized to use our Services.
Our Services are not targeted to children under age 18. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 18 years of age.
If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information to The Pink Bee, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete that information from our databases.
4. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
Types of Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (for physical product shipments)
- Phone number (optional)
- Payment information (processed securely through Kajabi and Shopify)
- Account login credentials
Usage Information:
- Your interactions with our courses and content
- Course progress and completion data
- Communication preferences
- Customer support inquiries and correspondence
Technical Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages you view and links you click within our Services
- Date and time stamps of your visits
- Geographic location (general region, not precise location)
Optional Information You May Provide:
- Profile information and preferences
- Testimonials or reviews
- Survey responses
- Information you share in community features or course discussions
How We Collect Information
Information You Provide Directly: We collect information when you:
- Create an account
- Purchase a course, membership, or product
- Subscribe to our email list
- Contact us with questions or support requests
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Engage with our community features
- Submit feedback or testimonials
Information Collected Automatically: When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information through:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
- Server logs that record technical information about your visit
- Analytics tools that help us understand how users engage with our content
Information from Third Parties:
- Social media platforms (when you interact with our social media pages or use social login features)
- Payment processors (Kajabi and Shopify provide us with transaction information)
- Marketing tools (ManyChat for opt-in forms and email collection)
By voluntarily providing us with information, you are consenting to our use of it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can choose not to provide certain information, but you may not be able to access all features of our Services.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Services. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and payment processing. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and any errors encountered. This helps us improve our Services.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as login information and language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing activity and are used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We do not currently respond to browser DNT signals because there is no common understanding of how to interpret them. For more information about DNT, visit allaboutdnt.com.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Services:
- Deliver the courses, content, and products you purchase
- Process payments and send transaction confirmations
- Create and manage your account
- Provide customer support
- Send important updates about your account or purchases
To Improve Our Services:
- Analyze how users interact with our content
- Identify technical issues and improve functionality
- Develop new features and offerings
- Conduct research and analytics
To Communicate With You:
- Send you marketing emails about our programs and offerings (you can opt out at any time)
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send administrative messages and updates
- Request feedback and conduct surveys
To Protect Our Business:
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
- Enforce our Terms of Use and other policies
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights and safety of The Pink Bee, our users, and others
With Your Consent:
- For any other purpose we describe when you provide the information
- For any purpose with your explicit consent
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Use of Artificial Intelligence
We provide access to custom AI tools (Custom GPTs) exclusively to certain paid students as part of their course experience. These AI tools:
- Are accessible only to enrolled students who have purchased specific programs
- Process information you provide during your interactions with the tool
- Do not store or share your conversations beyond what is necessary to provide the service
- Are designed to support your learning experience within our programs
Your interactions with these AI tools are subject to both this Privacy Policy and the terms of service of the AI provider (OpenAI). We do not use AI to make automated decisions that would significantly affect your rights or access to our Services.
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:
- Kajabi: Hosts our courses, processes payments, and manages our email communications
- Shopify: Processes orders for physical products
- ManyChat: Manages opt-in forms and automated messages
- Social media platforms: When you interact with our social media pages
- Analytics providers: Help us understand how users engage with our Services (data is aggregated and anonymized)
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Affiliate Partners: We have an affiliate referral program (VIBee Referral Partners). We do not share your personal information with our affiliates. They receive only commission payments, with no access to user data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- A subpoena, court order, or other legal process
- A request from law enforcement or government authorities
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
- Prevention of fraud, security threats, or illegal activity
Business Transfers: If The Pink Bee is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Aggregated or De-Identified Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This includes analytics data and statistics about how users engage with our Services.
9. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your account is protected by a password. You are responsible for:
- Choosing a strong password
- Keeping your password confidential
- Limiting access to your devices
- Signing out of your account when finished
Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. If you have reason to believe that your account security has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected]
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Active Accounts: We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services.
Purchase History: If you have purchased from us, we retain certain information (such as transaction records) for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes, even after you close your account.
Marketing Communications: If you opt out of marketing emails, we retain your email address on our suppression list to ensure we honor your opt-out request.
Course Content: Course progress and completion data is retained for as long as you maintain an active account.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 13 for details). Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes.
11. International Users and Data Transfers
The Pink Bee is based in the United States, and our Services are hosted on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States (including from Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or other countries), please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and acknowledge that it will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and U.S. law.
We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube) that are not operated or controlled by The Pink Bee.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our Services. When you click on third-party links, you will be directed to websites or services that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
Rights for All Users
Access Your Information: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correct Your Information: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information. You can also update much of your information directly through your account settings.
Delete Your Information: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as records we must retain for legal or tax purposes).
Opt Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or contacting us at [email protected].
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.
Additional Rights for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the ability to opt out.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Authorized Agents: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or write to us at:
Megan Sumrell LLC DBA The Pink Bee 113 Lockwood West Drive North Carolina, USA
We will verify your identity before processing your request. We may request additional information to verify your identity and confirm you are the person about whom we collected personal information.
Additional Rights for Residents of Other U.S. States
If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights to those outlined for California residents, including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal information, as well as the right to opt out of certain data processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
Rights for European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and European Union (EU) Residents
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or EU, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.
Transfer of Information Outside the EEA: We may transfer your personal information to the United States, which may not have the same data protection laws as your country. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
To exercise these rights or for more information, please contact us at [email protected].
14. Social Media
We maintain a presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. When you interact with our social media pages or use social media features integrated into our Services (such as sharing buttons or plugins):
- These features may collect information about your visit, including your IP address and which pages you view
- Social media platforms may set cookies to enable their features to function properly
- Your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of those social media platforms
- Any personal information you share on social media or through our social media accounts will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any social media platforms you use.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
If we make material changes to how we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will notify you by:
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email to the address associated with your account
- Providing notice through our mobile app
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Megan Sumrell LLC DBA The Pink Bee 113 Lochwood Drive North Carolina, USA
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and resolve any concerns you may have.
For requests to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line and provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity and process your request.
