Privacy policy.

Bay Area Business AllianceEffective Date: March 4, 2026 Last Updated: March 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Bay Area Business Alliance ("BABA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.bayareabusinessalliance.com or interact with us in connection with our networking events and membership programs.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Full name and job title

  • Business name and industry

  • Email address and phone number

  • Information submitted through our contact forms, RSVP forms, or membership application

Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address and general location data

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process membership applications and manage your membership account

  • Send event invitations, meeting details, and RSVP confirmations

  • Communicate with you about Bay Area Business Alliance news, updates, and opportunities

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide member support

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With other members — As part of your membership, your professional contact information (name, business, and email) may be visible to fellow BABA members in our member directory.

  • With service providers — We use third-party platforms to operate our website and communications (such as Squarespace for website hosting and email tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • For legal compliance — We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

  • With your consent — We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with services. If you request deletion of your data or terminate your membership, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable core site functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies — Required for the website to function properly

  • Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page views, traffic sources)

  • Functional cookies — Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 9.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Bay Area Business Alliance Pleasant Hill, California Website: www.bayareabusinessalliance.com Email: info@bayareabusinessalliance.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.