PRIVACY POLICY
KENT CHAMBER EMAIL PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
The Kent Chamber of Commerce is committed to bringing the business community together in dynamic and profitable ways. Whether members are networking with one another, learning marketing tips, immersing themselves in issues that impact business, or tapping into an array of educational services, we give local business owners the tools to help them thrive. This statement of website and email protection and privacy applies to all Kent Chamber staff and governs all email usage.
BACKGROUND
The mission of the Kent Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier organization in South King County, ensuring a healthy, vibrant business community. Since the launch of the website, users have easy access to information about the community and the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
ONLINE SECURITY/INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW
The Kent Chamber maintains appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of personally identifiable information submitted to its website and through email. Security in online data management is a critical issue that must be addressed when conducting business processes and moving secure information through an Internet application. The Kent Chamber understands this importance and the great responsibility that comes with it.
The Kent Chamber Website uses current industry standard security practices for encrypting data submitted using website forms. In some cases form submissions are transmitted via email. If you wish to submit information directly to our team please reach out using the contact information provided in this document.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
When businesses and organizations become members of the Kent Chamber of Commerce or request to be placed on its mailing list by phone, in person or online the Kent Chamber may collect information such as name, addresses, phone number and email.
The Kent Chamber uses the information to notify members and subscribers about programs, events or services in which the Chamber believes they may be interested.
All payment information forms are operated by our highly-secure 3rd party payment systems.
The Kent Chamber values its members’ privacy and will not supply a member’s information to outside parties for the sole purpose of marketing. On occasion the chamber will give member contact information for referrals. All information given is also housed publicly on our Kent Chamber main website. However, members’ main contact information can be accessed through printed and online business directories, unless that member requests that their information not be displayed.
EMAIL CHOICE/OPT-OUT
Users can opt-out of receiving communication emails from the Kent Chamber at any time through an opt-out link on mass electronic communications. Members or clients of the Kent Chamber may not be able to be removed from all notification lists. Contacts who do not wish to receive any information via email, should contact us at the email address in this privacy policy
REFUNDS
The Chamber does not offer refunds on any membership payments, sponsorships, events or advertising. No returns will be allowed or refunds provided on orders for the Chamber’s website.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact the Kent Chamber with any questions regarding this Privacy Policy.
Phone: 253.854.1770
E-mail: info@ kentchamber.com
Postal Mail: Kent Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Info, 524 W. Meeker St. #1 Kent, WA 98031
