Privacy Policy
PRIVACY NOTICE—Effective date: January 1, 2021
This Privacy Notice describes the personal information that the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County (“EDC,” “we,” or “us”) collects via its website at www.edcscc.com (“website”), and how we use and disclose that information.
By using this website, you acknowledge that we may collect, process, and disclose your information in accordance with this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or provide us with any personal information.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name or business name
- Your mailing address
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Other identifiers you voluntarily submit
We collect this information when you:
- Register for updates or communication
- Submit inquiries, suggestions, or feedback
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or events
- Submit content through forms or forums
- Engage with us via social media or other platforms
We may also combine this with information collected through other sources to enhance our services and outreach.
Automatically Collected Information
Our servers may automatically collect your:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our site
This data helps us understand how visitors use our site and allows us to improve user experience.
Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies to track user preferences and enhance your experience on our Website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly.
We also use Google Analytics to gather and analyze usage data. To learn more about how Google handles your data, visit:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
How We Use and Share Information
- We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations
- Improve our services and tailor user experience
- Conduct internal analysis and reporting
- Promote programs and opportunities
- Administer surveys, giveaways, and other initiatives
- Fulfill any other purpose you provide the information for
We may share your information with:
- Partners in our economic development efforts
- Contracted advertising agencies
We will not sell or rent any data collected on this site.
External Links
Our Website may link to external sites. This Privacy Notice does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers.
Information Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no online transmission is entirely secure. Use the site at your own risk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" above. Material changes may be announced on our Website or via email.
Opt-Out
To opt out of our communications, please contact us.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Notice or the personal information we may have about you, please contact us.