Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09-20-2023

Welcome to the website of the Asian Business Association of Ohio (ABAO). ABAO is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving its members and the community. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our community.

By accessing or using the ABAO website (the "Website"), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information through our Website:

a. Personal Information:

When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact information.
If you choose to make a donation or payment through our Website, we may collect payment information, such as credit card details.

b. User-Generated Content:

Members may post content on our Website, including text, images, and other media. This content may contain personal information.

c. Location Information:

We may collect location information if you choose to provide it for event registration or other purposes.

d. Usage Data:

We collect information about your interactions with our Website, such as the pages you visit, the actions you take, and the time and date of your visits.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

a. Providing Services:

Managing user accounts and profiles.
Enabling communication and interaction among members.
Sending event updates and announcements.
Processing donations and payments.

b. Website Improvement:

Analyzing user behavior to improve our Website and services.
Customizing content and features to enhance your experience.

c. Legal and Security:

Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.
Detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, or other misuse of our Website.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

a. With Wix.com:

Our Website is hosted and built using Wix.com's services. Wix.com may collect and process your information as described in its own Privacy Policy.

b. With Third Parties:

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist with our operations, such as payment processors or email service providers.

c. Legal Obligations:

We may disclose your information in response to legal requests, court orders, or to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

a. Account Information:

You can review and update your account information by logging into your ABAO account.

b. Communications:

You can manage your email preferences and opt-out of promotional communications.

c. Cookies and Tracking:

You can control cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes through the Website or by email.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@abaohio.com.

Thank you for entrusting us with your information. We appreciate your continued support of the Asian Business Association of Ohio.