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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NBC is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible way. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices regarding that information when you visit or use our Site or subscribe to our newsletter.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information: such as name, email address, postal address, phone number, when you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Subscription data: when you sign up for our “Voice of Reason” newsletter or other communications, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate.
  • Usage information: we automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of access, referring site, and other performance data.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: we use cookies and similar technologies to track usage of our Site and to personalize and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, event information, promotions, or other communication we think may be of interest, if you have opted in.
  • To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted via our Site.
  • To monitor, analyze, and understand usage trends and preferences, and to optimize our Site and content.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information as follows:

  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf (for example, email service providers, website hosting, analytics) and who agree to protect your information consistent with this Policy.
  • If required by law or in response to valid legal processes (such as a subpoena, court order, government request).
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other corporate change — in which case you will be notified and given choices where required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, track Site usage, and analyze how our Site is used. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some features of the Site may not work properly without cookies.

6. Your Choices

  • Opt-out of marketing communications: If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or promotional emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the “Unsubscribe” link included in each email.
  • Browser settings and cookies: You may reject or delete cookies via your browser settings (see Section 5).
  • Access and correction: You may contact us (see “Contact Us” below) to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

7. Data Security

We employ industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use reasonable measures to protect your personal data, no system or internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or for a longer period if required by law or to preserve our rights, protect our interests, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each site you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it as required by law.

11. International Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any change indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
P.O. Box 781
Mandeville, LA 70470
EMAIL US  
Attention: Privacy Officer, Northshore Business Council

Effective Date: 10-31-2025