Effective Date: 01/04/2024

At the Brands and Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1. Personal Information

Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, and payment information when you register for membership or contact us.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data to enhance our website functionality and user experience.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and store certain information. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

BSL uses the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• • Membership Services: To provide and manage your membership.
  • Transaction Processing: To process payments and manage your account.
  • Customer Support: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance.
  • Communications: To send updates, newsletters, and promotional content related to BSL.
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our website and services.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

3.2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement various measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sg@bslassociation.com.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at sg@bslassociation.com

This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. Your use of our services indicates your acceptance of this policy. Thank you for trusting BSL with your information.