Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (bccofnm.org)

Effective Date: 10/01/2024

The Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (BCCNM) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, bccofnm.org.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you submit through forms on our website. This may include sensitive financial information submitted through our embedded JotForm, which is used for grant applications and other chamber programs.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

  • Google Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to track user behavior on our website, such as which pages are visited, how much time users spend on each page, and clicks within the Black Chamber Business Highlight Database. This data helps us understand traffic patterns and improve user experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the services offered on bccofnm.org.
  • To monitor website usage and improve our content and services.
  • To manage the Black Chamber Business Highlight Database and track engagement.
  • To process grant applications and other services provided through JotForm.
  • To communicate with you regarding our services, events, and updates.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website or provide other services, such as hosting, analytics, and data processing (e.g., Google Analytics, GlueUp and JotForm).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard encryption technologies and secure transmission methods to protect sensitive financial information collected through JotForm. Additionally, our website uses SSL encryption to ensure that your data is transmitted securely.

Please note, however, that no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-out of any communications or data collection through Google Analytics by adjusting your cookie settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aagacc.org.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico
Email: info@aagacc.org Phone: +1(505) 340-2773