Overview
The Mendon Community Business Association ("MCBA", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit mendoncba.com or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Member Account Information
When you become an MCBA member, we collect:
- Business name, contact name, title, and business description
- Business email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Website URL and business category
- Membership tier and join date
- Payment records (date, amount, method) — we do not store credit card numbers
Website Visitor Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or search terms
- IP address (for security purposes)
Newsletter Subscribers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through Mailchimp.
Membership Applications
Membership applications submitted through our website are processed via Formspree and sent to our team by email.
How We Use Your Information
- Business Directory: Your business name, category, description, address, phone, email, and website are displayed in our public Business Directory to help the community find local businesses.
- Member Management: We use your contact information to communicate about meetings, events, membership renewals, and association business.
- Payment Processing: Payment records are stored to track membership dues. Online payments are processed by PayPal — we never see or store your credit card information.
- Newsletter: Your email address is used to send monthly updates about events, business news, and community happenings via Mailchimp.
- Website Improvement: Visitor analytics help us understand how our website is used so we can improve it.
Your Rights
As a member, you can:
- View and update your business information at any time by logging into your account at /account/
- Pause your membership to temporarily hide your business from the directory
- Cancel your membership to remove your business listing from the directory
- Request data deletion by contacting us at info@mendoncba.com — we will delete your account and all associated data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
Cookies
Our website uses the following cookies:
- WordPress session cookies: Used to keep you logged in to your member account. These are essential for the website to function and expire when you close your browser or log out.
- Breeze caching cookies: Used by our caching system to serve pages faster. These do not track personal information.
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information:
- All website traffic is encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
- Member passwords are stored using WordPress's secure hashing system
- Login attempts are rate-limited to prevent unauthorized access
- Administrative access is restricted to authorized board members
Data Retention
We retain member account data for as long as your membership is active. If you cancel your membership, your data remains in our system in a deactivated state. You can request complete deletion at any time by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business owners and are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
Mendon Community Business Association
PO Box 162, 51 Assembly Drive
Mendon, NY 14506
info@mendoncba.com
