This statement, set forth below, is our privacy statement for BNI Synergy. Here we describe the practices we follow to respect the privacy of all visitors to Our Site.
In this statement, personal information means data which relates to an individual and which identifies that individual, either directly or indirectly, such as your name or your contact information.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact us.
Collection, use, disclosure, choice
Registration is not required for you to use Our Site. If you are merely a visitor, we do not collect any personal information about you, except to the limited extent through the use of cookies, which are described below. However, there may be circumstances in which you choose to register and receive ongoing updates from us. In these cases, we may contact registrants to invite them to special events, provide them with information about our services, publications and products, or for other marketing purposes.
For example, you may choose to register for:
Email alerts
We offer an email alert service to site visitors, in which we send subscribers email updates when new information is added to Our Site. If you decide to subscribe, we will collect basic contact information about you, such as your name and email address.
Expressing an interest in joining BNI Synergy
Our Site enables you to register your interest in applying to join our group. For more detail visit our About Us page.
Expressing an interest in visiting BNI Synergy
To visit our group, registration is required. When you register, you may be asked for personal information (name, contact information, etc.). The type of information collected will vary. At the time of registration, you are also asked whether or not you are a member of BNNI, and whether or not you would like to be informed of upcoming events via email or text alerts.
BNI Synergy Alumni
Any personal information that an alumnus submits to us will only be used to maintain contact with that alumnus, and will not be disclosed to any third party without the individual's express permission.
Special categories of personal data
BNI Synergy does not intentionally collect any special categories of personal data (sensitive personal information) via Our Site. Sensitive personal information includes: information revealing racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or philosophical beliefs; trade-union membership; the processing of genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person; information concerning health; information concerning a natural person's sex life or sexual orientation; and in some cases, social security numbers or financial information.
Security
BNI Synergy works to protect the confidentiality and security of information it obtains in the course of its business. Access to such information is limited and policies and procedures are in place, designed to safeguard the information from loss, misuse and improper disclosure.
Disclosure
BNI Synergy may only disclose your personal information outside of BNI:
Where the disclosure is necessary to fulfill your request and involves a third party organization with which BNI Synergy has a relationship; or
When explicitly requested by you, the site visitor; or
As required by a court order or any other legal or regulatory requirement; or
Where the disclosure is reasonably related to the sale or other disposition of all or part of our business.
BNI Synergy may use external service providers to assist with, for example, information technology and other administrative support services to operate Our Site.
Controlling your personal information
BNI Synergy does not collect or compile personal information obtained by Our Site for dissemination or sale to outside parties for consumer marketing purposes or host mailings on behalf of third parties.
You are legally entitled to request details of the personal information we are holding about you. BNI Synergy provides you the ability to keep your personal information accurate and up-to-date. If at any time you would like BNI Synergy to rectify, erase or restrict the processing of your personal information, or you would like to obtain confirmation whether or not your personal information is processed by BNI Synergy, access your personal information, exercise your right to data portability or withdraw your consent to processing, please contact us.
Third-party links
Please be aware that bnisynergyftlauderdale.com sometimes contains links to other sites that are not governed by this privacy statement. Visitors to Our Site may be directed to third-party sites for more information, such as about events, vendor services, government entities, non-profits, and social networks.
BNI Synergy makes no representations or warranties regarding how your information is stored or used on third-party servers. We recommend that you review the privacy statement of each third-party site linked from Our Site to determine their use of your personal information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Our Site uses cookies and other web technologies such as CAPTCHA's to improve Our Site's performance and to enhance your browsing experience. Certain areas of Our Site also use cookies to understand more about you, so we can offer you a more personalized browsing experience.
What is a cookie?
A "cookie" is technology that allows Our Site to store tokens of information (an 'identifier') in your browser used only by Our Site while you are on Our Site. Cookies are not used to determine the personal identity of anyone who is merely visiting Our Site. They serve to help us track traffic patterns to determine a user's preferred location and language so that we can direct them to the correct country home page when they visit Our Site.
On certain pages of Our Site, cookies are used to help us track your interests while you browse the internet, so we can tailor more relevant communications to you, and to understand what is important to you.
How do I disable cookies?
If you do not want to receive a cookie from Our Site, you have the option of setting your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, so that you may determine whether to accept it or not. However, please be aware that if you do turn off 'cookies' in your browser, you will not be able to fully experience some of Our Site. You may also opt out of cookie capture from our pop up menu.
What cookies do we use?
The cookies used by Our Site perform four functions, as classified below:
Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
Some cookies we use are essential to the functioning of Our Site.
Some cookies help us with the performance and design of Our Site. This allows us to measure how many times a page has been visited, whether a page has been visited on Our Site through an inbound link or by other means.
Functionality Cookies
Some cookies help us to remember your settings which you may have selected, or assist with other functionality when you browse and use Our Site. This helps us to remember what you have selected, so on your return visit we remember your preferences.
Targeting and Tracking Cookies
On certain pages of Our Site, we use cookies to help us understand your interests as you browse the internet, so we can tailor and deliver to you a more personalized service in the future. This assists us in delivering relevant communications to you during various campaigns we may run from time to time through participating third party sites.
These cookies collect information relating to the origin of your visit, where you were exposed to BNI Synergy, what feature you saw, whether you arrived directly or indirectly to Our Site, the device you used to visit Our Site and which downloads you performed. This information is collected on an anonymous basis via third party suppliers.
In addition, we also utilize cookies on certain pages of Our Site to communicate with third party data suppliers in order to extrapolate your digital behavior. This help us to understand and target more relevant campaigns in the future. The information we receive is all aggregate and anonymous, but will include statistics such as demographics, online behavior, product interests and lifestyle. Targeting and tracking cookies are provided via trusted third party suppliers. Should you require more information regarding our suppliers and how these cookies operate please contact us.
What are Web Beacons?
BNI Synergy may occasionally advertise on third party web sites. As part of our effort to track the success of our advertising campaigns, we may at times use a visitor identification technology such as "web beacons," or "action tags," which count visitors who have come to Our Site after being exposed to a banner ad on a third party site. We do not use this technology to access your personal information and it is only used to compile aggregated statistics about visitors who come to Our Site to gauge the effectiveness of our ads.
By navigating on Our Site, you agree that we can place cookie and web beacons on your computer or device. If you prefer not to receive cookies or web beacons, then you should stop using Our Site, or consult your browsing settings.
Social Media Platforms
BNI Synergy may provide links to other social media platforms maintained on separate servers by individuals or organizations over which BNI Synergy has no control. BNI Synergy makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or any other aspect of the information located on such servers.
A link to a third party's website should not be construed as an endorsement by either BNI Synergy or that third party of the other or its products and services. BNI Synergy makes no representations or warranties regarding how user data is stored or used on third-party servers. We recommend reviewing the privacy statement of each third-party site linked from Our Site to determine their use of your personal information.
Children
This website (Our Site) is not intended for use by children. We understand the importance of protecting children's information, especially in an online environment, and we do not knowingly collect or maintain information about children.
Changes to this privacy statement
BNI Synergy may change this privacy statement as needed. If changes to the statement are made, please note that it may take up to 30 business days before new privacy practices are implemented. Check this page periodically if you would like to monitor changes.
Unsubscribe
BNI Synergy gives you choices regarding the collection and usage of your personal information. If you have registered for any BNI Synergy related updates through bnisynergyftlauderdale.com, and do not wish to receive future e-mails, please visit our unsubscribe page within the application you registered.
SMS Text Messaging
If you choose to provide your phone number to us, you consent to receive text messages from BNI Synergy regarding event reminders and other business related activies. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies based on communication needs. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for assistance. BNI Synergy, commits to not transferring consumer data to external organizations without explicit user consent, except as required by law. We have implemented strict access controls to prevent unauthorized sharing of user data. Users will receive informational messages related to BNI Synergy membership and events.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us on the Got Questions? page of this website.
Complaints
If you are concerned about an alleged breach of privacy law or any other regulation by BNI Synergy, you can contact BNI Broward at this link: https://bnibroward.com/en-US/contactus A BNI representative will be made available to investigate your complaint and give you information about how it will be handled.
If you are not satisfied with the way in which BNI Broward has resolved your complaint, you have the right to complain to the data protection authority in your country. You may also refer the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction.
Contact us
If you have questions or you do not feel that your concerns have been addressed in this privacy statement, please contact us.