Effective date: November 4, 2026
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the website you agree to this policy and to our Terms of Use.
Information we collect
- Membership and account information you give us when you join, renew or edit your profile: your name, email address, password, business name, position, business type, address, phone and fax numbers, website, social media links, number of employees, business description, and any logo or photos you upload.
- Payment information. Membership dues and other payments are processed by our payment processor, Authorize.net (a Visa company). Card details are sent to Authorize.net to complete the transaction; the Chamber does not store full card numbers or security codes. We keep a record of the amount, date, transaction number and the last four digits / card type for our accounting.
- Event registrations: the name, email, phone and business details you provide when you sign up for an event.
- Messages you send us through the contact form or by email.
- Technical information collected automatically when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed and the date and time of your visit, through server logs and cookies (see below).
How we use your information
- To create and manage your member account and process membership dues and renewals.
- To publish your business listing in the online Member Directory (see below).
- To register you for events and send confirmations and reminders.
- To send Chamber news, event announcements and renewal notices. You can ask us to stop non-essential emails at any time.
- To answer your questions and provide member support.
- To keep the website secure, prevent fraud, and meet our legal and accounting obligations.
The Member Directory
Promoting our members is a core part of what the Chamber does. When your membership is active, the business information in your profile — such as your business name, contact person, business type, address, phone, website, email you choose to display, description and logo — is shown publicly in the Member Directory and may be shared in Chamber publications and at events. You can change what appears at any time from My Profile → Edit Profile, or ask us to remove your listing. Your login email and password are never displayed.
How we share information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only:
- With service providers who help us run the Chamber and this website — for example our website host, email delivery service and Authorize.net for payments — and only as needed to provide their service;
- Publicly, through the Member Directory as described above;
- With event co-hosts or sponsors only when an event registration form clearly says so;
- When required by law, or to protect the rights, property or safety of the Chamber, our members or others.
Cookies
This website uses cookies that are necessary for it to work — for example to keep you signed in to your member account and to protect forms from abuse. Embedded content such as YouTube videos or Google Maps may set their own cookies under those companies’ privacy policies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but you may not be able to sign in if you do.
How long we keep information
We keep member account information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable time afterwards in case you renew, and we keep payment and accounting records for as long as required for tax and legal purposes. You can ask us to delete your account at any time (see below).
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections, hashed passwords and a PCI-compliant payment processor. No website can be guaranteed 100% secure, so please choose a strong password and keep it private.
Your choices and rights
- View and update most of your information yourself from My Profile.
- Ask us for a copy of the information we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it.
- Unsubscribe from Chamber emails using the link in the email or by contacting us.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the New Jersey Data Privacy Act. To make a request, contact us using the details below; we will respond within the time required by law.
Children
This website is intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
The website links to member businesses and other sites we don’t control. Their privacy practices are their own, so please review their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top shows when it last changed. Significant changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
Questions or requests about your privacy:
Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce
256 Broad Street, Room 2F
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone: 973-748-2000
Email: admin@suburbanessexchamber.com