CONNECT Online Privacy Policy Statement

This Web site, www.connect.org is that of CONNECT. This statement governs the privacy practices used on this website. 

Collection and Disclosing Information

The CONNECT Web Site has many sections that are open to all users, with no registration required. For these sections, our Web server contains no software that automatically tracks e-mail addresses of users. However, our Web server does track domain names, web browser type and version and information regarding the nature and extent of our website's usage.

Users are not required to disclose any personal information in order to view our site. CONNECT may gather some personal identifiable information when it is voluntarily submitted by the user. The types of information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. This information is used for its intended purpose, and to better serve the users. All personally identifiable information obtained from users is treated with great care in order to protect your privacy and security. The management of CONNECT authorizes only trained and qualified employees to access the information you choose to provide. The information volunteered is used solely by the CONNECT and will not be shared with unrelated outside parties.

From time to time, we may use your address, phone number or e-mail address to provide you with updates and other information we think may be of interest to you. Your ability to opt out of such information is discussed below.

We collect the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail. We do not sell e-mail addresses to any third party.

We also collect information volunteered by users in relation to an on-line survey and/or site registrations. This information is kept confidential by the CONNECT and is not used for purposes outside of the intent of the survey or registration form.

Should you choose to inquire about an employment opportunity at CONNECT through our on-line job listing, your contact information and/or resume will only be used by the Human Resources Team in considering you for the specified employment opportunity. All information received will be kept confidential.

Links

This site may contain links to other sites, whose information practices may be different than ours. We strive to protect your information and suggest you read the privacy policies of the site to which you are redirected BEFORE supplying any personal information. In addition, we may have no control over information that is submitted to, or collected by, those parties.

Restricted Access

Some areas of the site are password-protected for Chamber members, such as members only section.

Cookies

We use cookies to monitor site usage and performance.

Security

CONNECT treats all personally identifiable information collected on our Web site as securely as possible. We use Secure Socket Layer encryption on all credit card processing forms that require submission through electronic data transfer. Our staff is trained to treat member and customer information with the utmost confidentiality. Should you feel there has been a breach in the security of this site, please contact us at the telephone number listed below.

Opting Out

If you supply us with your postal address, phone number, or e-mail address, you may receive periodic communications from CONNECT via the same medium. The communications will provide information on services available or upcoming events.

If you do not wish to receive such communications from CONNECT, please use opt out link at the bottom of the broadcast emails or contact us directly (information at the bottom of this page). You will be asked such questions as whether you are a CONNECT member, your full name, current mailing address and type of medium (phone, e-mail, etc.) from which you are opting out.

If you would like to e-mail us separately, please provide the information mentioned above and type the phrase ""Opt Out"" in the subject header field.

Checking Your Data on File with CONNECT

CONNECT members can request their membership information by contacting us via mail, phone, or e-mail (information at the bottom of this page). You can have factual inaccuracies in this information corrected by contacting us via mail, phone, or e-mail (information at the bottom of this page).

Our postal address is as follows:
CONNECT
4790 EAstgate Mall, Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121

You can reach us by telephone at 858.964.1300 or we can be reached vial e-mail at hello@connect.org

Questions about Our Privacy Policy Statement If you have any questions about our organization, our privacy policy statement or our practices on this site, please contact CONNECT via mail, phone or e-mail (information above).