Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2026

At The Next Wave, we care deeply about protecting the privacy and safety of our community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, subscribe to our membership, participate in our activities, or otherwise interact with The Next Wave.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Your name
Email address
Age or age range
Parent or guardian information, when applicable
Billing and payment-related information
Membership and subscription information
Responses to forms, surveys, challenges, or activities
Messages or communications sent to The Next Wave
Photos, videos, testimonials, or other content submitted with appropriate permission

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, such as your device type, browser type, IP address, general location information, and information about how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Create and manage memberships and subscriptions
Provide access to The Next Wave community, activities, challenges, virtual meetings, events, and other membership benefits
Send important membership updates and communications
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Improve our website, programs, events, and community experience
Respond to questions or requests
Protect the safety and security of our members and services
Send promotional or marketing communications when permitted

Members may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe option included in those communications.

3. Privacy of Children and Teen Members

The Next Wave is designed as a community for teen girls. We take the privacy and safety of young people seriously.

If a member is under the age required by applicable law to independently consent to the collection of personal information, we may require permission or consent from a parent or legal guardian before collecting certain personal information or allowing participation in certain services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining any parental notice or verifiable parental consent required by applicable law.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s personal information, subject to applicable law.

4. Payments and Subscriptions

Payments for memberships or other services may be processed through third-party payment providers. The Next Wave may not directly store complete credit or debit card information.

Payment providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Membership subscriptions may automatically renew according to the terms presented at checkout unless canceled before the next billing date.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell our members’ personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website and provide our services. These may include website hosting providers, payment processors, email communication services, analytics providers, and other companies that help us operate The Next Wave.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect the safety of our community, to prevent fraud or misuse, or to protect our legal rights.

6. Photos, Videos, Events, and Community Content

The Next Wave may host virtual meetings, in-person meetups, challenges, activities, and other community experiences.

Photos or videos may be taken during certain events. When required, appropriate permission will be obtained before using a member’s image, video, voice, testimonial, or other personal content for promotional or public purposes.

Members should not share another person’s private information, images, recordings, or personal content without permission.

7. Cookies and Website Technology

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, remember preferences, understand website usage, and improve the user experience.

Certain third-party services integrated into our website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy practices.

8. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect our rights.

No website or online system can guarantee complete security, but we are committed to handling our community’s information responsibly.

9. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you or your parent or legal guardian may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Ask questions about how your information is collected or used

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites or services. The Next Wave is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage users and parents or guardians to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as The Next Wave grows, introduces new features, or changes its services. When changes are made, we may update the effective date at the top of this page.

We encourage members and parents or guardians to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or a child’s privacy, please contact:

The Next Wave

Email: Info@thenextwavegirls.com