Effective Date: July 2, 2026
The Manatee Chamber (“Manatee Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, https://www.manateechamber.com, interact with our online services, register for events, become a member, make donations, or otherwise communicate with us.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information in several ways.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request information
- Become a Chamber member
- Register for events or programs
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Complete surveys
- Apply for leadership or educational programs
- Make a donation
- Submit employment inquiries
This information may include:
- Name
- Business name
- Job title
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Payment information (processed by third-party payment providers)
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
- General geographic location
This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve website performance
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Secure the website
Cookies may be:
- Essential cookies
- Performance cookies
- Functional cookies
- Analytics cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar platforms to better understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time on site
- Browser information
- Device type
- Approximate geographic location
- Referral sources
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies. You can learn more or opt out by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content from third-party providers, including:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Google Maps
- Social media platforms
- Online registration services
Embedded content behaves as if you visited those third-party websites directly. Those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Online Forms
When you complete forms on our website, we collect the information you choose to submit in order to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process registrations
- Manage memberships
- Communicate about Chamber events
- Provide requested services
- Improve member engagement
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters or communications, we may use your email address to send:
- Chamber news
- Event announcements
- Legislative updates
- Member information
- Educational opportunities
- Community initiatives
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.
Payment Information
If you purchase memberships, event registrations, sponsorships, or make donations, payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors.
The Manatee Chamber does not store complete payment card information on its servers.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate our website
- Process memberships
- Register attendees for events
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website performance
- Communicate with members
- Send newsletters
- Provide customer support
- Administer Chamber programs
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist with website operations
- Payment processors
- Email marketing providers
- Event management platforms
- Technology vendors
- Government agencies when required by law
- Professional advisors as necessary
These providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.
Member Directory Information
As part of Chamber membership benefits, certain business information may be displayed in our online member directory.
This may include:
- Business name
- Business address
- Business telephone
- Website
- Business description
- Business category
- Public contact information
Members may request updates or corrections to their directory information by contacting the Chamber.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Maintain membership records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for business professionals and adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Request access
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Request information about data collected
- Opt out of certain marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including member businesses and community organizations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website does not currently respond differently when such signals are received.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. The Effective Date above will reflect the most recent revision.
We encourage users to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Manatee Chamber
222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-3411
Email: info@manateechamber.com