At the Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GBWCC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information provided to us through the membership portal, built and operated by StrateCamp, LLC.

1.Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: When you register for a membership on the GBWCC membership portal, we may collect personal information, which may include but is not limited to:

• Full name
• Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Business information (e.g., business name, address, website)
• Professional information (e.g., job title, industry)
• Profile picture

1.2 Payment Information: If you choose to make a payment for membership dues or other services through the membership portal, we may collect payment-related information such as credit card details or other payment account information. However, please note that we do not store credit card information on our servers. We rely on secure third-party payment processors to handle all transactions securely.

1.3 Log Data and Usage Information: Our servers automatically collect certain information when you access or use the membership portal. This may include IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.

2. Use of Personal Information

2.1 Providing Services: We use the personal information provided to us to manage your membership, provide you with access to the GBWCC membership portal, and offer various services and resources available exclusively to our members. This includes facilitating networking opportunities, promoting events, sharing relevant business information, and communicating important updates.

2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to send you administrative messages, newsletters, event invitations, and other communications related to your membership with GBWCC. You can opt-out of receiving non-essential communications at any time by following the instructions provided in those communications.

We may use your contact information to send you administrative messages, newsletters, event invitations, and other communications related to your membership with GBWCC. By providing your information, you consent to StrateCamp, LLC contacting you using the information you provide to the Chamber for these purposes.

2.3 Membership Verification: We may verify your membership status and use your information to authenticate your identity for certain membership benefits and access to exclusive resources.

2.4 Analytics and Improvements: We may use aggregated and anonymized data to analyze the usage patterns of the membership portal, improve our services, enhance user experience, and develop new features and offerings.

3. Sharing of Personal Information

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, data storage, website hosting, and analytics. These service providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.

3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of GBWCC, its members, or others.

3.3 Consent: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with any third party for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard it. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update: You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information stored in the membership portal.

For more information about our privacy policy, contact us at members@globalblackwomen.org.