Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: [Insert Date]
New England Electronic Commerce Users' Group ("NEECOM," "we," "us," or "our") 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 information when you visit our website, www.neecom.org, register for or attend our events, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Company name, job title, and industry

• Payment and billing information for event registration

• Information submitted through contact forms, surveys, or membership applications

• Communications you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

Information from Third Parties

• Information from event partners, sponsors, or vendors (e.g., registration platforms, payment processors)

• Publicly available information (e.g., professional profiles)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Process event registrations and membership requests

• Communicate with you about events, newsletters, and organizational updates

• Improve our website, events, and services

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Maintain records for accounting, legal, and administrative purposes

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and misuse of our website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., event registration platforms, payment processors, email marketing tools), subject to confidentiality obligations

• Event sponsors or partners, only where you have consented (e.g., opting into attendee lists)

• Legal authorities, when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety

• Successors, in connection with a merger, reorganization, or sale of assets

4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and understand visitor behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information

• Opt out of marketing communications (e.g., via the "unsubscribe" link in our emails)

• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information

• Request a copy of the information we hold about you

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including event registration platforms and sponsor sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.