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Last Updated: 3/2/2026
At the American Business First Association ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, join our membership, or participate in our programs.
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Data").
Membership Information: Name, business name, professional title, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Payment Data: Credit card numbers or other financial information processed through secure third-party payment gateways for membership dues or event registrations.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website (collected via cookies and similar technologies).
Professional Interests: Information about your industry, business size, and advocacy interests to provide relevant resources.
We use your data to provide value to your membership and fulfill our mission:
Member Services: To manage your account, process renewals, and provide access to exclusive discounts or resources.
Communication: To send newsletters, legislative updates, and alerts regarding small business advocacy.
Events: To register you for conferences, webinars, and networking opportunities.
Improvement: To analyze website traffic and member engagement to improve our offerings.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in website hosting, email delivery, and payment processing.
Partners: With selected benefit providers (e.g., insurance or discount partners) only if you opt-in to receive their services.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the Association and its members.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
Access & Correction: You can request a copy of your data or ask us to update incorrect information.
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing or advocacy emails at any time using the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our communications.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual obligations (such as record-keeping for tax purposes).
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including SSL encryption—to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at +1 (816) 944 - 1847