Introduction
The White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (whitelake.org) or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, register for events, or sign up for our newsletter.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and help us improve our website.
Business Profiles
As a Chamber of Commerce, we maintain business profiles for our members on our website. Regarding these profiles:
- Business Information: We collect and display business information including name, address, phone number, website URL, business description, hours of operation, and other relevant details provided by members.
- Member Access: Chamber members may access and update their business profile information through their account credentials.
- Public Display: Business profiles are publicly accessible on our website to promote member businesses to visitors and community members.
- Directory Listings: Member information may appear in searchable directories, maps, and category listings on our website.
- Business Images: Photos or logos provided by members may be displayed as part of their business profile.
This information is collected and displayed with the consent of the business owner as part of Chamber membership services, and helps fulfill our mission of promoting local businesses to residents and visitors.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
- Send promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
- Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in our operations
- Business partners for specific Chamber-related purposes
- Legal authorities when required by law
Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of receiving our promotional emails
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Request access to your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@whitelake.org
- Phone: (231) 893-4585
- Address: 124 Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
Last Updated: March 2025