Privacy Policy for Chicagoland Growth Initiative

Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Chicagoland Growth Initiative ("CGI," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and business directory services.

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Information We Collect

 

Information you provide: Name, contact details, business information, account credentials, payment information (when applicable), and communications.

Information collected automatically: IP address, device information, browser type, cookies, usage data, and approximate location.

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How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services

• Process and display business listings

• Communicate with you about your account

• Send requested newsletters and marketing materials

• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services

• Ensure security and enforce our terms

• Comply with legal obligations

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Information Sharing

 

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf

• Business partners (with your consent)

• Users of our directory (business listing information)

• Legal authorities when required by law

• Successor entities in the event of a business transaction

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Your Rights and Choices

 

You may:

• Access and update your personal information

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Manage cookie preferences through your browser

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

• Exercise additional rights available under applicable laws

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Data Security

 

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

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Children's Privacy

 

Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

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Third-Party Links

 

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated version on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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International Data Transfers

 

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where different privacy laws may apply.

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Contact Us

 

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: chicagolandgrowth@gmail.com

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.