The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.costamesachamber.com ("Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Business information
- Payment information (for event registrations, membership fees, and donations)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on our Site
- Cookies and tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services, including event registration and membership benefits
- To process payments and transactions
- To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email communications, and website analytics
- Event Sponsors and Partners: When you register for an event, your information may be shared with event sponsors if you opt in
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information in response to legal requests or governmental inquiries
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and administer the website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our Site.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails
- Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations
To exercise these rights, please contact us at accounts@costamesachamber.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste 105, Costa Mesa CA 92627
Phone: (714) 885-9090
Email: accounts@costamesachamber.com
Website: www.costamesachamber.com
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