Privacy Policy and Cookie Use Notice
1. Introduction
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest (hereinafter "IACCM") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy and Cookie Use Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.iacc-chicago.com, hosted on Squarespace. It also addresses our compliance with data protection regulations applicable to European users, particularly under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- **Personal Identification Information:** Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- **Professional Information:** Job title, company name, and industry.
- **Technical Data:** IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
- **Usage Data:** Information about how you use our website and services.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- **Service Delivery:** To provide and manage our services.
- **Communication:** To communicate with you regarding our services, events, and updates.
- **Improvement:** To analyze and improve our website and services.
- **Compliance:** To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
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4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- **Service Providers:** Third-party vendors, including Squarespace, that assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
- **Legal Obligations:** Authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- **Business Transfers:** In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- **Enhance User Experience:** Remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
- **Analyze Usage:** Understand how you use our website to improve our services.
- **Marketing:** Deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- **Essential Cookies:** Necessary for the operation of our website.
- **Performance Cookies:** Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site.
- **Functional Cookies:** Remember choices you make to improve your experience.
- **Targeting Cookies:** Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Squarespace also provides security measures to help protect your data.
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7. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the GDPR.
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8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- **Access:** You have the right to request access to your personal data.
- **Rectification:** You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- **Deletion:** You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
- **Restriction:** You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data.
- **Portability:** You have the right to request transfer of your personal data to another entity.
- **Objection:** You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
- **Withdraw Consent:** If we process your personal data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@iacc-chicago.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with the GDPR.
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9. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- **Performance of a Contract:** When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
- **Legal Obligation:** When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
- **Legitimate Interests:** When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your interests or fundamental rights do not override those interests.
- **Consent:** When you have given consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookie Use Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.
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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy and Cookie Use Notice, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
**Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest**
728 Anthony Trail, Northbrook IL 60062, United States
info@iacc-chicago.com
312-553-9137
Thank you for trusting the Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest with your personal data.