Privacy Policy

Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC)

Effective Date: March 18, 2026 | Last Updated:

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (“JCCNC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website, online forms, events, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as:

• name

• company or organization name

• title or affiliation

• email address

• phone number

• mailing or business address

• membership application information

• event registration or inquiry details

• advertising or publication request information

• documents, files, or signatures you submit

• any other information you choose to send us

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage data.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• respond to inquiries

• process membership applications and updates

• manage events, seminars, and chamber activities

• send newsletters, announcements, and member communications

• process advertising or publication-related requests

• improve our website and communications

• maintain organizational records

• protect the security of our website and systems

• comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website, forms, communications, or administrative functions. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, or operations.

4. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support site functionality, understand general website usage, and improve user experience. You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Some forms or services used through our website may be provided by third parties. When you submit information through those tools, your information may also be processed by those providers under their own terms and privacy practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for chamber operations, member services, event administration, legal compliance, and recordkeeping.

7. Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update or correct your information. You may also unsubscribe from email communications when an unsubscribe option is provided.

8. California and International Privacy Notice

JCCNC is a California nonprofit organization. While some privacy laws may apply differently depending on the type of organization and the location of the individual, we aim to handle personal information responsibly and respond to privacy-related requests as appropriate under applicable law.

If you are located in California, the EEA, the UK, or another jurisdiction with privacy rights, you may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions and verification requirements.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the website.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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