Privacy Policy
Chamber of Southwest Florida
Effective Date: November 13, 2026
The Chamber of Southwest Florida respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, communicate with us, register for events, or subscribe to our communications.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name, business name, and professional title
- Email address, mailing address, and telephone number
- Membership and business affiliation information
- Event registration and attendance information
- Information submitted through website contact forms
- Newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences
We may also collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including browser information, device information, and website usage data.
Membership Directory and Contact Information
The Chamber of Southwest Florida does not sell, distribute, or share its membership directory or membership contact lists with outside organizations, advertisers, or other third parties for marketing purposes. Personal information may be shared with trusted service providers only as necessary to support Chamber operations and services.
How We Use Your Information
The Chamber uses personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide membership services and benefits
- Process event registrations and communicate event details
- Distribute newsletters, announcements, and Chamber updates
- Maintain membership and business contact records
- Improve our website and services
- Meet applicable legal and administrative obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Email Communications and Constant Contact
The Chamber uses Constant Contact to manage email newsletters, membership mailing lists, event invitations, and certain event registrations.
Information provided through subscription forms or event registrations may be stored and processed by Constant Contact in accordance with its privacy practices.
Recipients of marketing emails may unsubscribe using the link included in those communications.
Event Registrations and Payments
Some Chamber events use external Constant Contact registration pages.
When payments are required, attendees may be directed to PayPal to complete their transactions.
Payment information entered directly into PayPal is processed by PayPal under its own privacy and security policies. The Chamber website does not directly collect or store payment card information submitted through PayPal.
Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and embedded third-party services.
These may include:
- Essential cookies required for website operation
- Google reCAPTCHA for spam and abuse prevention
- Google Maps for location information
- YouTube for embedded video content
- Facebook for embedded social media content
Some third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Visitors can review available cookie settings using the Cookie Preferences tab on our website.
For additional information, please review our Cookie Policy.
Information Sharing
The Chamber of Southwest Florida respects the privacy of its members and does not sell or distribute its membership directory or membership contact lists to outside organizations or advertisers.
Our website may display the names of Chamber Board members and the logos of member businesses, with links to their respective websites. These listings are intended to recognize Chamber leadership and members and do not include private personal contact information.
We may share information with trusted service providers, including Constant Contact, PayPal, and website hosting providers, as necessary to support Chamber operations, communications, and event registrations.
We may also disclose information when required by law.
Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate business records, or comply with legal requirements.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact the Chamber to request information about the personal information we maintain about you, request corrections, or ask that information be deleted, subject to applicable legal and administrative requirements.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time through the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
You may also access available cookie controls through the Cookie Preferences tab on our website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. The Chamber is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
Changes to This Policy
The Chamber may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how the Chamber of Southwest Florida handles personal information, or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information, please contact:
Chamber of Southwest Florida
Email: chamberswf@gmail.com
Website: https://chamberswfl.com/