Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete membership applications
• Register for events
• Submit contact forms
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Apply for programs like Leadership Atchison
• Post job listings
• Request information about our services

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, business information, payment details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and renewals
• Register you for events and programs
• Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain our member directory
• Process payments for membership, events, and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Member Directory: Business contact information may be displayed in our public member directory to help promote your business.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email services, payment processors).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

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

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly.

We may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Data portability

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

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletters or marketing emails, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly. Note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your membership or event registrations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

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

Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce
200 S 10th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
Phone: (913) 367-2427
Email: info@atchisonkansas.net