USASBE Privacy Statement
The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, conference attendees, website visitors, and social media followers. This privacy statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.
Information Collection and Use:
We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, and professional affiliations when individuals become members, register for events, subscribe to our communications, or interact with us on social media platforms. This information is collected through various channels, including:
1. Our website
2. Event registration forms
3. Membership applications
4. Newsletter subscriptions
5. Social media interactions (e.g., follows, likes, comments, shares)
This information is used solely for the purpose of providing USASBE services, including:
1. Membership management
2. Event registration and coordination
3. Distribution of newsletters and other relevant communications
4. Facilitation of networking among members
5. Improvement of our services and programs
6. Engagement with our community on social media platforms
Social Media Data:
We may collect publicly available information from your social media profiles when you interact with our social media accounts. This may include your name, profile picture, and engagement with our content (such as likes, comments, and shares). We use this information to better understand our audience, improve our content, and enhance our communication strategies.
Data Protection:
USASBE takes appropriate measures to protect the personal information we collect. We implement security protocols to safeguard data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Information Sharing:
We do not sell, rent, or lease our contact lists to third parties. Your personal information is shared only within our organization to facilitate our services and with trusted partners directly involved in delivering USASBE programs and events.
We may share aggregated demographic information about our member base with our partners and sponsors. This information is not linked to any personal information that can identify an individual.
Communications:
USASBE communicates directly with individuals who have expressed interest in entrepreneurship education through membership, event attendance, subscription to our mailing lists, or engagement with our social media accounts. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email, adjusting your social media settings, or by contacting us directly.
Third-Party Links and Platforms:
Our website and social media accounts may contain links to third-party sites. USASBE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites or platforms. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of each website and social media platform that collects personally identifiable information.
Updates to Privacy Statement:
USASBE may update this privacy statement periodically to reflect changes in our information practices. We will notify members of any material changes through our website, social media accounts, or direct communication.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or USASBE's treatment of your personal information, please contact us at [insert contact email or phone number].
By using USASBE's website, becoming a member, participating in our events, or engaging with us on social media, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Statement.
Last updated: 7/1/2024