Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce dba Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website, dtchamber.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information through our Site:
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
Register for events Sign up for our newsletter Submit a membership application Contact us via forms or email This information may include:
Name Email address Phone number Business name Mailing address Payment information (for event registration or membership dues)
b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal data through analytics tools, such as:
IP address Browser type Device information Pages visited Date and time of visits Referring website
b. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following third parties.

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations: Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. When we use Google Maps Platform APIs. We may share your information with certain Google Maps Platform APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Places API). Google Maps uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers to estimate your location. GPS is accurate to about 20 meters, while Wi-Fi and cell towers help improve accuracy when GPS signals are weak, like indoors. This data helps Google Maps provide directions, but it is not always perfectly precise. Affiliates. We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Notice. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us. Business Partners. We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We have collected the following categories of personal information in the past twelve (12) months:

Category – Examples – Collected
A. Identifiers Contact – details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name – NO
B. Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law – Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data – NO
C. Commercial information – Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information – NO
D. Biometric information – Fingerprints and voiceprints – NO
E. Internet or other similar network activity – Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements – NO
F. Geolocation data – Device location – NO
G. Audio, electronic, sensory, or similar information – Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities – NO
H. Professional or employment-related information – Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us – NO
I. Education Information – Student records and directory information – NO
J. Inferences drawn from collected personal information – Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics – NO
K. Sensitive personal Information – NO

We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of: Receiving help through our customer support channels; Participation in customer surveys or contests; and Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide services and information you request To process membership and event registrations To send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials To improve our Site and services To respond to inquiries or customer service requests To maintain internal records We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing events, under confidentiality agreements If required by law or legal process To protect our rights or the safety of others With your explicit consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as business members or partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites.

6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access or correct your personal information Request deletion of your data Opt out of receiving marketing emails To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1906
Des Moines, IA 50305

Email: director@dtchamber.com

Phone: (515) 297-6333

Website: dtchamber.com