1. Introduction
Welcome to memberbenefits.org (“Website” or “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through the Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By continuing to use this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
2.1 Personal Information
- Contact Data: When you voluntarily submit information to the Website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and organizational affiliation.
- Account Data: If you create an account on our Website, we may collect your username, password, and preferences.
- Business Information: For vendors, associations, businesses, and trade groups, we may collect information about your organization, including name, industry, size, and service offerings.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our Website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and other information regarding your use of the Website.
- Technical Data: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, internet connection, and referring websites.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to improve your experience on our Website.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
3.1 Direct Collection
- Information you provide by filling in forms on our Website
- Information you submit when creating an account
- Records and copies of your correspondence if you contact us
3.2 Automatic Collection
- Through cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Through our server logs when you browse our Website
- Through analytics providers and advertising partners
3.3 From Third Parties
- Business partners
- Verification services
- Marketing partners
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
4.1 Providing Services
- Facilitating connections between vendors and organizations
- Presenting tailored content and offerings
- Fulfilling the purposes for which you provided the information
4.2 Communication
- Responding to your requests, questions, and comments
- Providing news, special offers, and general information about our services
- Sending administrative information, such as changes to our terms and policies
4.3 Improvements and Analysis
- Improving our Website and services
- Understanding how users interact with our Website
- Developing new products and services
4.4 Security and Protection
- Protecting our Website and services
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security breaches, and technical issues
- Enforcing our terms and conditions
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide:
5.1 To Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other contractors to support our business operations.
5.2 To Business Partners
We may share information with business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
5.3 For Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5.4 For Legal Purposes
- To comply with any court order, law, or legal process
- To enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others
5.5 With Your Consent
We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
6.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over time.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Website
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors and analyze Website usage
- Functionality Cookies: Enable us to personalize content for you
- Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our Website, the pages you visit, and the links you follow
6.3 Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.
7. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
9.1 Access and Information
You may have the right to request access to your personal information and information about how we process it.
9.2 Correction
You may have the right to request that we correct incomplete or inaccurate personal information that we hold about you.
9.3 Erasure
You may have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
9.4 Restriction
You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
9.5 Data Portability
You may have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to you or a third party in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
9.6 Objection
You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
9.7 Automated Decision-Making
You may have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.
9.8 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for anyone under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of such third parties.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
14. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
15. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via our contact page.