Privacy Policy
Braidwood & Villages Business Chamber – Business Directory
Last updated: March 2026
The Braidwood & Villages Business Chamber respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect through the Braidwood & Villages Business Directory website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the directory website.
Business Listing Information
When businesses submit a listing to the directory, we may collect:
- Business name
- Contact person name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business address
- Website and social media links
- Business description and category
- Images or logos
This information is submitted voluntarily by businesses wishing to be listed in the directory.
Website Usage Information
We may automatically collect limited information about how visitors use the website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
This information helps us improve the website and user experience.
Contact Form Information
If you contact us through the website, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you include in your message
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use information to:
- Display business listings in the directory
- Manage and update directory listings
- Respond to enquiries or requests
- Improve the website and directory services
- Communicate with businesses about their listing if required
Business contact information submitted for listings may be publicly displayed on the website.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared:
- With website service providers who help us operate the website
- If required by law or legal process
- With your consent
Business listing information is published publicly as part of the directory.
4. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
5. Third-Party Links
The directory may contain links to external websites belonging to listed businesses or other organisations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
6. Access and Updates
Businesses listed in the directory can request to:
- Update their listing information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Remove their listing from the directory
Requests can be made by contacting the Braidwood & Villages Business Chamber.
7. Payments
Membership fees for the Business Chamber or directory listings may be processed securely through our third-party payment provider, Stripe.
When you make a payment through the website, your payment information (such as credit or debit card details) is collected and processed directly by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
Stripe may collect and process personal information necessary to complete the transaction, such as your name, billing address and payment details. This information is handled in accordance with Stripe’s own privacy and security policies.
By making a payment through our website, you agree to the processing of your payment information by Stripe for the purpose of completing the transaction.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:
Braidwood & Villages Business Chamber
Braidwood NSW, Australia
Email: info@bavbc.com