Through Blue Springs Chamber’s member database, we collect and store contact information from individuals as it is knowingly provided to us, including email addresses. We do not distribute personal information or email addresses to third parties. We use this information to contact individuals via email and mail with additional resources that might be of interest, including upcoming programs or other resources. You may choose at any time not to provide personally identifiable information, although this may restrict our ability to provide requested services or information.

The following are examples of personally identifiable information that you may volunteer to provide and examples of how we use such information.

• Personal Information: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you voluntarily provide to us.

• Usage Data: When you visit our website, we collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on each page.

• Social Media Data: If you interact with our website through third-party platforms like Facebook or Google, we may receive information associated with your social media profile.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services and website.

• Manage memberships, event registrations, and related requests.

• Communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, promotions, and events.

• Analyze usage trends and improve website functionality.

• Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or other security risks.

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce makes available only organizational information that is already publicly available or knowingly provided to us, including organizational mailing address and website. This information is provided with Blue Springs Chamber’s  Member Directory, a searchable online tool.

Mailing lists of organizations are also made available to third parties upon request to Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. That information includes only already publicly available mailing address.

We do not make email addresses available to third parties. Members have the option to list representative emails on their public Member Profile in the Member Directory, and this can be managed by logging into the Member Information Center.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, payment processing, email distribution, or other operational support.

• When required by law to comply with legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.

• In case of organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, or business transitions, where your data may be transferred.

• With your consent, if you opt in to specific partnerships or promotional opportunities.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce does not disclose credit card account information provided by its members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay by credit card, we submit this information directly to a secure credit card processor.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. Please take precautions when sharing personal data online.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These sites operate independently, and we are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce takes photographs and video during public events, solicits photographs and video from our members of their work, and occasionally selects quality photos or videos for distribution via this website, social media, or other means. Photos and videos are taken in public settings during public events. If you are included in a photograph or video and would prefer that it not be distributed, please contact us and let us know which photo or video and where you saw it. We will do our best to remove it from circulation.

You have the following options regarding your personal data:

• Managing Cookies: You can configure your browser settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies.

• Opting Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our email lists by following the instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.

• Accessing and Updating Information: You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by reaching out to us.

Throughout this website, Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce links to third-party websites. In the event you choose to access such links, please note that they are not covered by this Privacy Policy. When you follow a link to another website, you are subject to the privacy policy of that website.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

This website is owned and operated by Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
1000 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015
bblake@bluespringschamber.com
(816) 229-8558.