Privacy Policy
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 18, 2026
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (“Bellevue Chamber,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, register for events, subscribe to communications, engage with our programs, or use services connected to this Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:
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your name, company name, title, email address, phone number, and mailing address;
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event registration details, payment-related information processed through our service providers, and membership-related information;
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form submissions, inquiries, survey responses, testimonials, media submissions, or other communications;
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account or login-related information if you use member or event-related services.
We may also automatically collect certain information when you use the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral information, and interactions with the Site through cookies, analytics, pixels, or similar technologies.
2. Google Account, Drive, and Photos Data
If you choose to connect a Google account or authorize a Google service in connection with a Bellevue Chamber workflow, we may access only the information and permissions you authorize.
Depending on the workflow, that may include:
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basic account information;
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file and folder metadata;
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file contents;
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image or media metadata;
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photo or media content;
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activity needed to complete the workflow you requested.
We use this information only to operate, maintain, and improve the specific Bellevue Chamber workflow or service you requested, such as file handling, content operations, event support, communications, administrative processing, archiving, or approved internal automation.
We do not sell Google user data.
We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes.
We do not use Google user data to train general-purpose artificial intelligence or machine learning models unless we clearly disclose that separately and obtain any required consent.
If we receive data from Google APIs, we use it only for disclosed, user-facing purposes and in line with Google’s API Services User Data Policy and its Limited Use requirements. Google requires privacy policies for public apps to explain how Google user data is accessed, used, stored, or shared.
3. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
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operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
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respond to inquiries and provide support;
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process memberships, registrations, purchases, applications, and requests;
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send newsletters, updates, reminders, and other communications you request or that relate to Chamber activities;
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administer programs, sponsorships, partnerships, advocacy communications, and member services;
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analyze Site performance, engagement, and effectiveness;
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maintain security, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies;
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comply with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Information
We may share personal information with:
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service providers that help us operate the Site or our programs, such as website hosts, payment processors, CRM or membership systems, email tools, analytics providers, event platforms, cloud storage providers, and automation vendors;
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professional advisors, auditors, or legal counsel where necessary;
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law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security;
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successor entities in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets.
We do not sell personal information.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the Site, improve functionality, measure performance, and support communications or outreach efforts.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Google-connected data is retained only as long as needed to provide the authorized workflow, maintain records, comply with legal requirements, or resolve operational or security issues.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide certain personal information, though that may limit your ability to use some Site features or services.
You may:
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unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the message;
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contact us to update or correct your information;
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revoke Google account access through your Google account security settings;
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request deletion of data we hold about you, subject to legal, operational, and recordkeeping requirements.
9. Third-Party Sites and Services
The Site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy, content, or security practices of those third parties. Please review their policies before providing information to them.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Site.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
330 112th Ave NE, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-454-2464