SBEF website privacy policy

Information we collect

You may choose to provide information when you:

• Submit a contact or business-support request
• Ask to receive workshop, event, or program updates
• Express interest in volunteering, partnering with SBEF, or serving on the Board
• Contact us by email or phone

Depending on the form, this may include your name, email address, business or organization, area of interest, and the message you send us.

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account information, payment-card details, or other highly sensitive information through our general website forms.

How we use information

We use information you provide to:

• Respond to your questions and requests
• Follow up about programs, workshops, events, partnerships, volunteer opportunities, or Board interest
• Send updates when you have asked to receive them
• Operate, protect, and improve the website and SBEF’s services
• Keep appropriate organizational records

Email updates

If you subscribe to email updates, SBEF may send you information about workshops, events, programs, and organizational news. You can unsubscribe using the link in an email or by contacting us at info@smallbusinessef.com.

How we share information

SBEF does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website or communicate with you, such as our website host, form processor, email subscription service, analytics provider, or donation processor. These providers may use information only as needed to provide their services to SBEF.

Current website service providers:

• Website hosting: [Insert provider]
• Website forms or database: [Insert provider]
• Email subscription service: [Insert provider]
• Analytics: [Insert provider or “None currently”]
• Donation processing: [Insert provider or “No online payment processing currently”]

SBEF may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of SBEF, website visitors, or others.

Donations and payment information

If SBEF offers online donations, payments will be processed by the third-party payment provider identified on the donation page. SBEF does not intend to collect or store full payment-card numbers through its website. The payment provider’s privacy policy and terms also apply to information submitted through its service.

Cookies and analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies needed for basic site functions. If SBEF enables analytics or other optional tracking tools, this policy will be updated to identify those tools and explain their use.

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Data retention and security

SBEF keeps personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, to maintain appropriate organizational records, or as required by law.

SBEF uses reasonable measures to protect information. No website or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. If a security incident requires notice under applicable law, SBEF will provide notice as required.

Your choices

You may ask SBEF to update or delete information you have submitted, or ask questions about how it is used, by emailing info@smallbusinessef.com.

You may unsubscribe from email updates at any time. Unsubscribing from updates does not prevent SBEF from responding to a request you have submitted.

Children’s privacy

The SBEF website is intended for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, community organizations, and other adults. It is not directed to children under 13, and SBEF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so we can review and address the request.

Links to other websites

The SBEF website may link to websites operated by other organizations. SBEF is not responsible for their privacy practices or website content. Review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Changes to this policy

SBEF may update this policy as the website, services, or applicable requirements change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Small Business Empowerment Foundation
Email: info@smallbusinessef.com
Location: Cleveland, Ohio