Introduction
Bridge ("we," "our," or "us") is a Florida nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or contact us.
Information We Collect
When you contact Bridge by email, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, company name, industry, contact details, and any other information you choose to share.
When you apply for membership, we collect the information you enter in the application: your name, business name, phone number, email address, website, industry, business description, areas served, license number, Google Business Profile, Better Business Bureau and social media links, the month and year your business was founded, a headshot, and a company logo, along with your answers about why you would like to join and your meeting commitment.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site, including campaign parameters on links such as QR codes on business cards (source, medium, campaign, and content). Google may set cookies and receive standard usage data, such as pages viewed, device and browser information, and referring URLs. We may also collect the same kinds of data through web server logs.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Evaluate industry and regional membership availability
- Improve our website and services
- Communicate about Bridge events and opportunities, where appropriate
Information Sharing
Bridge does not sell personal information. We may share information only as necessary to operate our business, comply with legal obligations, or with your consent.
Member Directory
When your membership application is approved, Bridge publicly displays your professional and business contact information in the BRIDGE Member Directory, including your name, business name, phone number, email address, website, social media and business profile links, headshot, and logo. Directory visitors may view, save, and use this information to contact you for legitimate business, networking, and referral purposes, including saving it as a contact on their device.
By submitting a membership application you consent to your business information being publicly displayed in the directory and made available to save as a contact. Your answers about why you would like to join and your meeting commitment are never published. To change or remove your listing, email bridge.networking.connects@gmail.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us by emailing bridge.networking.connects@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, please email bridge.networking.connects@gmail.com.
Effective date: Placeholder, pending legal review