Privacy Policy
Effective Date:11/01/24
Last Updated:11/01/24
Welcome to Business Embassy, operated by OCC (\"we,\" \"us,\" \"our\"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our platform in compliance with U.S. and Tennessee law.
By using Business Embassy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to improve our platform and provide you with the most relevant and tailored insights possible.
1.1 Personal Information
When you register, fill out questionnaires, or interact with our services, we may collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
- Business Information: Company name, industry, number of employees, and business relocation preferences.
- Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment-related information.
- Account Details: Username, password, and other account credentials.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit or use Business Embassy, including:
- IP Address: Your internet protocol address.
- Device Information: Details about the device you use (e.g., operating system, browser type).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and activity patterns to enhance user experience.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our platform, personalise content, and store your preferences. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services: Generate personalised reports, facilitate platform features, and offer location insights.
- Improve Platform Performance: Analyse usage data to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Communicate with You: Send service-related communications, updates, and promotional offers (with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including any lawful government requests.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate the platform (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting services).
- Economic Development Organisations: If you choose the \"Growth\" package, we may share business information with state economic development organisations for matchmaking purposes.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4. Data Security
We prioritise the security of your personal information and have implemented reasonable measures to protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. If you choose to close your account, we will retain only the information required to comply with our legal obligations.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights with respect to your personal data under U.S. and Tennessee law:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal requirements.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s personal information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you via email or a notice on our platform before the change becomes effective. Your continued use of Business Embassy after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
OCC / Business Embassy
778 High Point Ridge Rd in 37069 Email: contact@business-embassy.com
Compliance with U.S. and Tennessee Law
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): While Business Embassy primarily serves businesses, we will comply with applicable consumer privacy laws, such as the CCPA, to the extent it applies to the personal information we collect.
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): We adhere to applicable standards of confidentiality and security under the GLBA regarding the collection of sensitive financial information.
- Tennessee Data Breach Notification Law: In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by Tennessee law.