Privacy Policy
Collection and Disclosing Information
The Alliance websites have many sections that are open to all users, with no registration required. For these sections, our web servers contain no software that automatically tracks e-mail addresses of users. However, our web server does track domain names, web browser type, and version and information regarding the nature and extent of our website's usage.Member listings are available on our website by accessing the Member Directory. This information is published as a member benefit and is provided by individual members. Member verifications are done periodically throughout the year to ensure we have the latest and most updated information.
We have a third party relationship with our credit card processing companies. Our contract with these companies requires them to comply with state and federal law concerning the safeguarding of personal information, and prohibit them from using personal information except for the purpose of providing processing services.
We may share non-personal, non-individual information in aggregate with our vendors and partners who agree to use such information for research purposes only, such as analysis of traffic patterns, sales volume, and other site information.
Users are not required to disclose any personal information in order to view our site. The Alliance may gather some personal identifiable information when it is voluntarily submitted by the user. The types of information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. This information is used for its intended purpose, and to better serve the users. All personally identifiable information obtained from users is treated with great care in order to protect your privacy and security. The management of the Alliance authorizes only trained and qualified employees to access the information you choose to provide. The information volunteered is used solely by the Alliance and will not be shared with unrelated outside parties.
From time to time, we may use your address, phone number or email address to provide you with updates and other information we think may be of interest to you. Your ability to opt out of such information is discussed below.
- We collect the email addresses of those who communicate with us via email. We do not sell email addresses to any third party.
- We also collect information volunteered by users in relation to an online survey and/or site registrations. This information is kept confidential by the Alliance and is not used for purposes outside of the intent of the survey or registration form.
These sites may contain links to other sites, whose information practices may be different than ours. We strive to protect your information and suggest you read the privacy policies of the site to which you are redirected BEFORE supplying any personal information. In addition, we may have no control over information that is submitted to, or collected by, those parties.
Restricted Access
Some areas of these sites are password-protected for Alliance members, such as members only sections.
Cookies
We use cookies to monitor site usage and performance.
Security
The Alliance treats all personally identifiable information collected on our website as securely as possible. Our staff is trained to treat member and customer information with the utmost confidentiality. Should you feel there has been a breach in the security of this site, please contact us.
Event Registration/Participation Terms and Conditions
In consideration of being allowed to register for this event, and any related events and activities (collectively, the “Event”), I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: (i) I knowingly and freely assume all risks associated with my participation in the Event, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; (ii) I willingly agree to comply with the terms and conditions for participation; (iii) if I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and (iv) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Portland Business Alliance, the Portland Business Alliance Charitable Institute Inc,, its officers, officials, insurers, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors and advertisers (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all claims, demands, losses and liability arising out of or related to any personal injury, disability or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.By registering for Alliance events, I agree that the Alliance, its employees and agents have the right to photograph, videotape and record me at this event and use my photographed, videotaped and/or recorded name, likeness, voice, and statements to promote the Alliance, including without limitation, a derivative use, without compensation to me, at the sole discretion of the Alliance, and I release the Alliance, its agents, affiliates, and licensees from all liability connected to their use of my name, likeness, voice or statements including, without limitation, any right of privacy or publicity claims.
Payment to the Alliance (including use of event tokens) constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. I have read this release of liability, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by agreeing to these terms, and hereby agree freely and voluntarily without any inducement.