Privacy Policy
Effective Date: JANUARY 2024
BIANYC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization, whether through our website, membership services, events, or other activities.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, and other details you voluntarily provide. 
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Membership Information: Application details, payment information (processed through secure third-party services), and professional credentials. 
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Usage Information: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. 
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Process membership applications and renewals. 
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Provide updates, newsletters, and announcements. 
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Manage events, conferences, and training programs. 
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Improve our website, services, and member experience. 
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Comply with legal obligations. 
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
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With trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processors or email platforms). 
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When required by law, regulation, or legal process. 
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To protect the safety, rights, or property of BIANYC, our members, or the public. 
4. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions. 
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Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email address below. 
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
