Pampa Chamber of Commerce Privacy Policy for Membership Application
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
The Pampa Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information you provide when applying for membership, renewing membership, or otherwise engaging with the Chamber through our membership application and related services.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for membership, we may collect the following categories of personal and business information:
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Contact Information: Name, business name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
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Business Information: Business description, industry type, website, social media links, and logo.
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Payment Information: Credit card or bank account information, billing address, and payment history.
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Other Voluntary Information: Any information you provide in free-form fields, surveys, or communications.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and manage your membership application, renewals, and payments.
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Provide member benefits, including directory listings, event invitations, and promotional opportunities.
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Communicate important updates, opportunities, and information relevant to Chamber activities.
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Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit reporting obligations.
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Improve our programs, services, and member experience.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We respect the confidentiality of your information and will not sell or rent it. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
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Member Directory & Promotion: Your business information may be published in our online directory, newsletters, or promotional materials unless you opt out in writing.
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Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who process payments, manage IT systems, or support Chamber operations, under confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or government request.
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Consent: With your permission for specific promotional or partnership opportunities.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain accurate membership and financial records.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Update or correct your personal information by contacting the Chamber office.
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Request that your business information be excluded from public directories or marketing materials.
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Opt out of non-essential email communications at any time using unsubscribe links or by notifying us directly.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our membership services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued membership constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Pampa Chamber of Commerce
Email: admin@pampachamber.com
Phone: 806-802-3797
Mailing Address: 200 N Ballard St, Pampa, TX 79065
