The County of  San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any information we may collect while operating our website and providing service. This privacy policy has been created to ensure you understand how we collect, use, communicate, and make use of any personal information provided to us.

We have created policy guidelines with respect for our users right to privacy, and to guide users as it pertains to web-based transactions. This policy does not apply to other non-web based transactions between the Chamber, membership, and other customers.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 17, 2026

The County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce ("the Chamber," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, become a member, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two primary types of information: Personal Information that you voluntarily provide, and Non-Personal Information collected automatically.

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that can identify you personally when you interact with our services. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Membership & Account Setup: Name, business name, professional title, email address, physical address, and phone number.
• Transactions & Billing: Payment card details, billing addresses, and transaction histories (processed securely via our third-party payment processors).
• Event Registration & Communications: Information submitted via RSVP forms, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or survey responses.

Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically

When you navigate our website, we automatically collect certain tracking and usage data, including:

• IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and device identifiers.
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns.
• Information gathered via cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to improve your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:

• Process and manage your Chamber membership, benefits, and renewals.
• Facilitate event registrations, ticket sales, and program operations.
• Send you administrative notifications, newsletters, marketing communications, and event updates (which you can opt out of at any time).
• Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.
• Analyze website traffic and user trends to improve our digital services and community outreach.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to third parties.

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf—such as payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp), customer relationship management (CRM) software, and website hosting. These providers are strictly prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
• Member Directory: If you are a Chamber member, certain professional information (business name, industry, website) may be displayed in our public member directory, unless you opt out or request otherwise.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of the Chamber, our members, or the public.
• Non-Personal Data: We may share aggregated, anonymous, demographic, or non-personal usage statistics with trusted partners, sponsors, or advertisers to demonstrate the reach and impact of our services.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website and digital services may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications (such as member businesses or event sponsors). We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

6. Your Rights & Choices (California Privacy Rights)

As a California-based organization, we acknowledge your rights regarding your personal data. Depending on your relationship with the Chamber, you have the right to:

• Access & Review: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual exceptions (such as maintaining active membership records or tax compliance).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email, or by contacting us directly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce

110  Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

Info@sdblackchamber.org

619-269-9400