Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2024

This Privacy Notice for Open4BizBC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

• Visit our website at open4bizbc.com or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.
• Use Open4BizBC. Open4BizBC is an online platform designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in Battle Creek through the process of starting and growing their own businesses. It provides resources, guidance, and local support to help entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality.
• Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at
[email protected].

Summary of Key Points

This summary highlights key points from our Privacy Notice. You can use the table of contents below to navigate to specific sections.

What personal information do we process?

When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services.

Do we process sensitive personal information?

Some information may be considered sensitive in certain jurisdictions, such as racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We process such information only when necessary and permitted by law.

Do we collect information from third parties?

We do not collect personal information from third parties.

How do we process your information?

We process information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, ensure security and fraud prevention, and comply with legal obligations.

How do we keep your information safe?

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

What are your privacy rights?

Depending on your geographic location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

Table of Contents

1. What Information Do We Collect?
2. How Do We Process Your Information?
3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
4. Do We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
7. Do We Collect Information From Minors?
8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
9. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
10. Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
11. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
12. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
13. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Provide

In Short: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

The personal information we collect depends on your interaction with our Services and may include:

• Names
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Mailing addresses
• Contact preferences
• Job titles

Sensitive Information

When permitted by law and with your consent, we may process sensitive personal information such as:

• Financial data
• Sex life or sexual orientation information
• Information revealing racial or ethnic origin

All information you provide must be accurate and updated if it changes.

Information Automatically Collected

In Short: Some information is automatically collected when you visit our Services.

This information may include device and usage information such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage activity.

• Log and Usage Data: Diagnostic and usage information collected automatically when you access our Services.
• Device Data: Information about the device used to access our Services such as hardware model and operating system.
• Location Data: Approximate or precise device location depending on device settings.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

In Short: We process information to operate and improve our Services.

• Provide services: Deliver the services you request.
• Respond to inquiries: Provide customer support and respond to questions.

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share personal information in the following situations:

• Business transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
• Affiliates: With affiliated organizations that follow this privacy notice.
• Business partners: To offer services or promotions.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies such as pixels or web beacons to improve site functionality and analyze usage.

For example, we may use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. You can opt out by visiting:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice or as required by law.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

7. Do We Collect Information From Minors?

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 years old. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion
• Right to obtain a copy of your data
• Right to opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

[email protected]

11. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices. The updated date will be indicated at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this notice, please contact us:

Email:

[email protected]

13. Review, Update, or Delete Your Data

Depending on applicable laws, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make a request, please contact us using the information above.