🔒 Privacy Policy
The South Dundas Chamber of Commerce is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors, and community partners. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to fulfill our mission as a Chamber of Commerce and to provide you with member services.
- Personal Identification Information (PII): Name, business name, phone number, email address, and physical business address.
- Payment Information: If applicable, payment details for membership dues or event registrations are processed securely through third-party vendors (e.g., credit card processors) and are not stored directly on our servers.
- Website Usage Data: We use standard web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and the pages you visit on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Membership Services: To process membership applications, manage accounts, and administer exclusive member benefits and discounts.
- Public Directory: To create and maintain the public Business Directory listing your business name, contact information, and website, as authorized by your membership agreement.
- Communication: To send you newsletters, event invitations, updates on advocacy initiatives, and general Chamber correspondence.
- Service Improvement: To analyze website usage patterns and improve the functionality and content of the site.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Directory: Information necessary for your public listing (Business Name, Address, Phone, Website) is publicly displayed.
- Affiliate Programs: Limited information may be shared with our affiliate organizations (e.g., the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce) or benefit partners (e.g., insurance providers) only to grant you access to specific member discounts and programs.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce or its members.
4. Data Security
We employ reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard the information we collect and process. This includes using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption on our website to protect data submitted via forms (like Contact Form 7).
5. Your Control Over Information
- Public Listing: Members can contact the Chamber office to update or request removal of their listing information from the public Business Directory.
- Email Communication: You may unsubscribe from our general newsletters or marketing emails at any time by following the link at the bottom of the email.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us:
South Dundas Chamber of Commerce