Privacy Policy

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website and submit our forms. The information we may collect includes:

• Membership Applications: Your name, email address, phone number, business name, and business category.
• Contact Form Submissions: Your name, email, phone, and any inquiry details you choose to share.
• Spotlight & Sponsorship Requests: Your name, contact details, business information, and the type of sponsorship or spotlight you are requesting.
• Economic Impact Reports: Your name, email, phone, business name, the member who gave the referral, the member who received the business, the revenue amount, the date of the transaction, and any optional notes.
• Directory Information: For members listed in our public member directory, your name, business name, business category, email, and phone number may be displayed to help facilitate networking and referrals.

We may also collect automated technical information such as browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and user experience.

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and review membership applications;
• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests;
• Coordinate spotlight tables, sponsorships, and event participation;
• Track and aggregate local economic impact generated through member referrals;
• Facilitate networking by displaying member information in our public directory;
• Communicate with you about meetings, events, and group updates;
• Improve our website, services, and member experience.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Member Directory: Basic contact details of active members may be published in our public directory to support referral networking. You may request removal or modification of your directory listing at any time.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party platforms, including our customer relationship management (CRM) system, to store and process form submissions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.

We retain personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Form submissions are retained in our CRM in accordance with our record-keeping practices.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations;
• Opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications;
• Request removal or modification of your public directory listing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: