Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

SFCCC is the sole owner of the information collected through southfloridachristianchamber.com. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own promotional use.

We collect information you provide voluntarily, including through:

• Membership applications and renewals
• Event registrations (Kingdom Business Breakfast, Annual Business Summit, Holiday Celebration Mixer, and other SFCCC programming)
• Contact and inquiry forms
• Newsletter and email sign-ups
• Sponsorship and partnership inquiries
• Directory listing submissions
• Donations, sponsorships, or micro-grant applications

This information may include your name, business or ministry name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details, or other information reasonably necessary to provide our services.

We use this information to respond to inquiries; process membership dues, event registrations, and sponsorship payments; deliver event details and updates; maintain accurate membership and directory records; share relevant news, resources, and micro-grant opportunities; and improve our programs. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

2. Sharing & Usage

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We share limited information only in the circumstances below.

Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors who help us operate SFCCC, including email communication platforms, membership management systems, event registration platforms (such as Eventbrite), and payment processors (such as Stripe). These providers may access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to keep it confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that doing so is necessary to comply with the law, respond to legal process such as a court order or subpoena, cooperate with regulators or law enforcement, or protect our rights, our members, or the public.

3. Use of Web Technologies

Cookies

We use cookies to understand overall site usage, remember preferences, and improve site performance. Cookies are not linked to information that personally identifies you. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not work fully as a result.

Web Beacons

We may use small tracking pixels in our emails to see whether messages were opened and to measure engagement with our newsletters and event announcements.

Log Files

Our servers automatically collect standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on page, and referring site. We use this information to improve website functionality, diagnose issues, and tailor our content. We do not track your activity once you leave our site.

4. Security

We apply industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure servers and encryption where appropriate, access limited to staff and volunteers who need it, and administrative, technical, and physical protections. No method of online transmission is completely secure, but we are committed to protecting the data entrusted to us.

5. Choice / Opt-Out

Our email communications include a way to update your preferences or unsubscribe. You may also contact us directly at hello@southfloridachristianchamber.com to update your preferences or request removal from our communications.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to persons under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

By using our website or participating in our programs, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy and to our Terms of Use. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@southfloridachristianchamber.com.