Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 14, 2026
The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce (“Harbor Country Chamber,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you interact with us online or through our Chamber services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and how we handle information submitted through the Harbor Country Chamber website and related services.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Harbor Country Chamber, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Business or organization name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Information included in questions, requests, applications, registrations, or other communications you submit to us
We may also collect limited technical and website usage information, such as pages visited and general information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us maintain and improve our website and services.
Information Requests and Sharing
When you submit an information request to the Harbor Country Chamber, you may have the opportunity to request that your inquiry be shared with Chamber member businesses that may be able to provide the information, products, or services you are seeking.
When you authorize us to share your request, the information you provide may be forwarded to appropriate Chamber member businesses so they can respond to your inquiry. A Chamber member business that receives your request may contact you directly regarding your inquiry.
The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce will not sell your contact or email information.
We may also share information when necessary to provide a service you have requested, administer Chamber programs and events, operate our website and membership services, or comply with applicable law.
Some website services and forms are provided through third-party platforms, including ChamberMaster/GrowthZone. Information submitted through those services may be processed by those providers in connection with the services they provide to the Chamber.
The Harbor Country Chamber is not responsible for how an individual business uses information after receiving an authorized referral.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
- Process and manage Chamber memberships.
- Provide member services and benefits.
- Register and communicate with attendees for Chamber events and programs.
- Send newsletters, announcements, and other Chamber communications.
- Provide information about Chamber programs, events, tourism, and community activities.
- Maintain our website, business directory, and other Chamber services.
- Improve our programs, services, website, and communications.
Membership and Business Directory Information
Information that Chamber members provide for publication may appear in the Harbor Country Chamber's online business directory, website, printed publications, visitor materials, and other Chamber promotional channels.
Members are responsible for providing accurate business information and may contact the Chamber to request updates to their published information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to a Harbor Country Chamber newsletter or other email communication, we may use the email address you provide to send the requested communication and other Chamber information related to your subscription or membership.
You may unsubscribe from newsletter or promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the email or by contacting the Chamber.
Website and Cookies
The Harbor Country Chamber website and third-party services used to operate the website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide website functionality, understand website usage, and improve the visitor experience.
You can adjust cookie settings through your web browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Websites
The Harbor Country Chamber website may contain links to websites operated by businesses, organizations, or other third parties.
The Harbor Country Chamber is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Protecting Your Information
The Harbor Country Chamber takes reasonable measures to protect the information entrusted to us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Harbor Country Chamber may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or information practices.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how the Harbor Country Chamber handles information, please contact us:
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce
15311 Three Oaks Road
Three Oaks, MI 49128
269-469-5409
chamber@harborcountry.org