Website Policies

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Bastrop Chamber of Commerce collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the http://www.bastropchamber.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Bastrop Chamber of Commerce.

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Security Policy

Refund Policy

Event Fees:
The Chamber's policy is to require payment in advance for admission to all Chamber events, due to commitments to our vendors for these events. Event fees are refundable only if a cancellation notice is received by the Bastrop Chamber at least 48 hours in advance of the event date via, phone, fax, email, or in person. Certain special events may have a different refund policy, which will be clearly stated on the website registration form associated with the event. Attendees who register for an event but do not attend or who cancel after the registration deadline will be invoiced as if the event was attended and held responsible for the event fee. In the case of unusual or unavoidable circumstances, Chamber staff may provide a credit toward future events, with each request determined on a case-by-case basis.

Membership Dues:
Payment for membership dues in the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is due at the time of application or at the beginning of your renewal month. Membership dues are not refundable.

Sponsorships:
The Chamber does not offer refunds on any sponsorship.

Advertisement Opportunities:
No refunds are available once an advertisement is scheduled.

Non-personal identification information

Web browser cookies

How we use collected information

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Advertising

Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Changes to policies

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce has the discretion to update these policies at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect as well as our security and refund policies. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

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