Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Murray Area Chamber of Commerce ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at themurraychamber.com and use our services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, mailing address)
• Business name, address, and industry information
• Membership application details
• Event registration information
• Payment and billing information
• Communications and correspondence you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Geographic location (city/region level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and renewals
• Register you for Chamber events and programs
• Send newsletters, updates, and Chamber communications
• Publish your business in our member directory (with your consent)
• Process payments and maintain financial records
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Member Directory

With your consent, we publish member business information in our online and printed directories to help connect businesses and consumers in our community.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, email communications, event management, and website hosting.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Chamber or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain your membership, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Directory Removal: Request removal of your business from our public directory

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including member business websites and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: