PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 4, 2025
Last Updated: August 4, 2025

Introduction

The Metropolitan New York Chamber of Commerce (“Metro NY Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors, and community stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, join the Chamber, or interact with our services.

By using our website or submitting your personal information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business-related information through your interaction with our website, email communications, event registrations, membership platform (GlueUp), or other services. This information includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, business name

  • Membership Details: Tier selection, payment method, business profile, event participation

  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details processed through our secure partner, Paygage

  • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site

How We Use Your Information

Metro NY Chamber uses your information to:

  • Process and manage membership applications, payments, and renewals

  • Provide access to events, resources, and member benefits

  • Communicate with you about Chamber activities, programming, and opportunities

  • Improve the functionality, usability, and effectiveness of our website and member services

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with trusted third parties for the purposes described above, including:

  • GlueUp: Our membership and event management platform

  • Paygage: Our payment gateway provider

  • Squarespace: Our website host, which may process limited anonymized data for performance monitoring

  • Vetted partners and sponsors for co-branded events and member opportunities (only with your consent)

We require all third-party providers to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and to use it only for the intended purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we take your privacy seriously and aim to ensure the integrity of all data shared with us.

Your Rights & Choices

As a member or site visitor, you have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

  • Request information about how your data is used

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, the revised policy will be posted here with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Metropolitan New York Chamber of Commerce
1975 Linden Boulevard, Suite 402
Elmont, NY 11003
Phone: (516) 368-5745
Email: hello@metronychamber.org