Politique de confidentialité

Last Revised: March 25, 2026 

1. GENERAL 

We know that your privacy is important to you, and we work hard to earn and keep your trust.   French-American Chamber of Commerce Midwest-Chicago (“FACC Chicago,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy through our compliance with this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”). The words “you” and “your” refer to you as a visitor or user of the Website (defined below).   

This Policy describes: 

• The types of information we collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website(s) available at: https://www.facc-chicago.com/ as well as any other websites directly owned by, or operated by or on behalf of, FACC Chicago where this Policy is linked (collectively, our “Website”).   

• Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.  

This Policy does not apply to information collected by us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by FACC Chicago where this Policy is not linked or by any third party, or information collected by any third party through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from the Website (for further information, see below, “Third-party Websites”).  

Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.  If you do not agree with our policies and practices, then please do not use our Website.  By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.  This Policy may change from time to time (see below, “Changes to this Policy”).  Your continued use of our Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the Policy periodically for updates.  

1. THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT 

Personal Information. To ensure that we provide you with the best possible experience, we will store, use, and disclose personal information about you in accordance with this Policy.  Personal information is information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular user, household or device (“Personal Information”). The Personal Information that we may receive and collect depends on what you do when you visit our Website. 

Information of Other Individuals. You may have the opportunity to provide information of other individuals. When providing such information, you are solely responsible for obtaining the necessary consents and authorizations from any individuals in accordance with applicable data security laws and regulations, and FACC Chicago shall not be responsible or held liable for your failure to obtain the necessary consents.  

Aggregated and De-Identified Data. We may also collect, use and disclose aggregated and de-identified data such as statistical or demographic data for any purpose. Aggregated and de-Identified data could be derived from your Personal Information but is not considered Personal Information under applicable law as this data will not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. However, if we combine or connect aggregated or de-identified data with your Personal Information so that it can directly or indirectly identify you, we treat the combined data as Personal Information which will be used in accordance with this Policy. 

Free-Text Boxes. The information that you provide in each case will vary. In some cases, you may be able to provide Personal Information via email or free text boxes, such as contacting FACC Chicago to request further information.  When providing your Personal Information, please provide only relevant information and do not provide unnecessary sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, credit card information or other sensitive personal data, unless required for our services.    

Username and Password. We may ask you to create a username and password that should only be known to you.  

Recording Use of the Website. We partner with trusted third-party vendors to analyze performance and traffic of our Website.   This may include things like buttons you click, mouse movements and other behavior on the Website, date and time of access, pages visited, web beacons, and cookie or pixel tag information. Please see our “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section below to learn more about cookies, pixels tags, and analytic technologies.  

1. Information We May Collect on the Website 

You may have the opportunity to provide Personal Information on our Website, including but not limited to: 

We may obtain the Personal Information listed above from the following categories of sources: 

• Directly from you. For example, when you:  

• register yourself with the Website; 

• subscribe to one of our e-newsletters;  or 

• otherwise communicate with us, such as contacting us for more information.  

• Indirectly from you. For example, through information we collect from you in the course of providing our services to you. 

• Directly and indirectly from activity on our Website. For example, from Website usage details that are collected automatically. For more information on automatic information collection, please review the “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section below.  

• Third Party Sources. We may collect information about you from third party sources, such as our business partners.  

1. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES 

In addition to the information that you provide to us, we may also collect information about you during your visit to our Website.  We collect this information using automated tools that are detailed below.  These tools may collect information about your behavior and your computer system, such as your internet address (IP Address), device identifier, browser type and language, operating system, date and time stamp, session ID, internet service provider, data regarding network-connected hardware, the pages you have viewed, and the actions you have taken while using the Website.   

We may use this automatically collected information to: (i) conduct analyses about our Website; (ii) associate the different devices you use; (iii) remember your browser or device; (iv) remember your preferences and interactions; (v) collect information about our Website and services; and (vi) log activity on our Website. 

Some of the tools we use to automatically collect information about you may include: 

1. Cookies.  A “cookie” is a small data file transmitted from a website to your device’s hard drive.  Cookies are usually defined in one of two ways, and we may use either (or both) of them:  (1) session cookies, which do not stay on your device after you close your browser, and (2) persistent cookies, which remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.   

2. Analytics Services.  Our Website may use Google Analytics, Google Audiences, Meta, LinkedIn, and others for audience measurement and analytics purposes. These analytics services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information to help us analyze users and how they use our Website. The information collected by these technologies is used to assess how often you visit our Website, what pages you view when you visit our Website, and what other websites you visited before coming to our Website. Information generated by these services may be transmitted to and stored by these providers and they may use this information for purposes such as evaluating your use of our Website, compiling statistics reports on the Website’s activity, and providing other services relating to Website activity and other internet usage. You may review Google’s data privacy practices for Google Analytics. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, you may download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.     

3. Web Beacons.  A Web Beacon is an electronic image.  Web Beacons can track certain things from your computer and can report activity back to a web server allowing us to understand some of your behavior.  If you choose to receive emails from us, we may use Web Beacons to track your reaction to our emails.  We may also use them to track if you click on the links and at what time and date you do so.  Some of the third-party marketers we engage with may use Web Beacons to track your interaction with online advertising banners on our Website.  This information is only collected in aggregate form and will not be linked to your Personal Information.  Please note that any image file on a webpage can act as a Web Beacon. 

4. Embedded Web Links.  Links provided in our emails and, in some cases, on third-party websites may include tracking technology embedded in the link.  The tracking is accomplished through a redirection system.  The redirection system allows us to understand how the link is being used by email recipients.  Some of these links will enable us to identify that you have personally clicked on the link and this may be attached to the Personal Information that we hold about you.  This data is used to improve our service to you and to help us understand the performance of our marketing campaigns. 

Of course, if you do not wish to have cookies on your devices, you may turn them off at any time by clicking on “Configure cookies preferences” at the bottom of our websites. You can also modify your internet browser’s or device’s settings. Please refer to the help section of your browser or mobile device for additional information. Your browser or mobile device may also offer add-ons, plugins, or extensions to manage cookies, local storage objects, scripts, or similar technologies mentioned in this Policy. Apple and Android mobile devices each generate an advertising identifier that can be accessed by apps and used by advertisers in much the same way that cookies are used on websites. Each operating system provides options to limit tracking and/or reset the advertising ID. However, by disabling cookies on your browser or device, you may be prohibited from full use of the Website’s features or lose access to some functionality.  

1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION 

The information we gather and that you provide is collected to provide you information and the services you request, in addition to various other purposes, including, but not limited to:  

• security, credit or fraud prevention purposes; 

• providing you with effective customer service; 

• providing you with a personalized experience when you use the Website; 

• developing new products and services; 

• contacting you with special offers and other information we believe will be of interest to you (in accordance with any privacy preferences you have expressed to us); 

• contacting you with information and notices related to your use of the Website; 

• inviting you to participate in surveys and providing feedback to us (in accordance with any privacy preferences you have expressed to us); 

• better understanding your needs and interests; 

• improving the content, functionality and usability of the Website; 

• improving our products and services; 

• improving our marketing and promotional efforts;  

• de-identifying information we collect about you and use it for any purpose in accordance with applicable law; and 

• any other purpose identified at the point of data collection, in an applicable privacy notice, in a click-through agreement or in any other agreement between you and us. 

Duration. The length of time FACC Chicago intends to retain Personal Information, including sensitive personal information, if any, is for as long as reasonably necessary to carry out FACC Chicago’s intended business purpose for such information.   

1. HOW WE DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION 

We may disclose your Personal Information to a third party for a business purpose, including the following categories of third parties: 

• Other FACC Chapters. We may also share your personal information with our other FACC chapters where relevant and in your interest.  

• Other Users of the Member Directory. If you choose to participate in our Member Directory, other users of the Member Directory may be able to view your contact information.  

• Third-party Service Providers. We disclose Personal Information collected through the Website with third-party Service Providers who act for or on behalf of FACC Chicago. These third parties may need information about you to perform their functions. “Service Providers” may include suppliers, dealers, distributors, companies and consultants that provide website hosting, software development, payment processing, website and data analytics, order fulfillment, information technology and related infrastructure support, customer service, email delivery, and auditing. 

Except as described in this Policy, we will not disclose your information with other third parties without your notice and consent, unless it is under one of the following circumstances:   

• Legal Reasons. 

• We believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, subpoena, or court order; 

• To respond to duly authorized information requests from law enforcement or other governmental authorities; 

• To enforce our agreements or policies; 

• To investigate and prevent security threats, fraud, or other malicious activity; or 

• To respond to an emergency that we believe in good faith requires us to disclose such information to assist in preventing the death or serious bodily injury of any person or FACC Chicago employee. 

• Sale of Business or Merger. There are circumstances where FACC Chicago may decide to buy, sell, or reorganize its business.  Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to disclose or receive Personal Information with prospective or actual purchasers, acquisition targets, partners or affiliates. In such circumstances, FACC Chicago will ensure your information is used in accordance with this Policy. 

• In Aggregate or De-Identified Form. We may aggregate or otherwise anonymize the data we collect for purposes of analytics, research, marketing and other business interests of FACC Chicago.  Such use shall not include Personal Information or information that can identify you as an individual or reasonably be used to identify you. 

1. COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES 

We want to provide you with relevant information that you have requested. When possible, we will always provide options as to what information we collect and how you can manage any preferences that pertains to such information.  

If we provide subscription-based services, such as email newsletters, we will allow you to make choices about what information you provide at the point of information collection or at any time after you have received a communication from us while you are subscribed.  Transactional or service-oriented messages, such as delivery confirmation messages, are usually excluded from such preferences, as such messages are required to respond to your requests or to provide goods and services, and are not intended for the purposes of marketing. 

From time to time, we may send you email newsletters and marketing emails.  You may opt out of them at any time by selecting the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email.  Please note that by opting out or unsubscribing you may affect other services you have requested we provide to you, in which email communication is a requirement of the service provided. Even if you opt-out of receiving marketing material, we may still need to contact you with important information about your account or responding to your requests or questions.  

1. TEXT MESSAGING  

You may have the opportunity to receive SMS or "text" messages, pre-recorded voice messages or auto-dialed phone calls from FACC Chicago, its affiliates and related entities as well as third parties.  Such messaging may be used to authenticate your identity or mobile device, as well as provide you informational updates about services or products you may have requested.  In providing your mobile device number or cell phone number to FACC Chicago, you knowingly consent to such communications from FACC Chicago or for FACC Chicago to use your cell phone number or mobile device number.  In providing your number, you represent that you have the authority to agree to receive text messages at the telephone number that you provide to FACC Chicago, or from which you sent the text message request to us.  You further acknowledge that: (a) no purchase is required to opt into this service; (b) you may opt out at any time by following the instructions provided in our communications to you; and (c) your receipt of text messages may result in separate charges from your mobile provider.  

Any such communications you receive from us will be administered in accordance with your preferences and this Policy.   

1. ACCESS, CORRECT, AND DELETE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 

If we provide you the option to create an account, you can access, correct, or delete some of the Personal Information we have collected or that you have provided to us by logging into your account and accessing the information displayed in your profile or account settings. If you do not have an account with us, please contact us at admin(@)facc-chicago.com to request the access, correction, or deletion of your Personal Information. Before we can process your request regarding your Personal Information, we may need to verify your identity to ensure the security and integrity of your Personal Information. Additionally, certain laws and regulations may require us to retain specific Personal Information or limit the scope of your request, even after verification. In such cases, we will inform you about any restrictions that apply.  

1. INFORMATION OF MINORS 

We do not knowingly collect or use information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18) without parental or guardian consent.  We do not target the Website to minors, and would not expect them to be engaging with the Website or our services.  We encourage parents and guardians to provide adequate protection measures to prevent minors from providing information unwillingly on the internet.  If we are aware of any Personal Information that we have collected about minors, we will take steps to securely remove it from our systems.  

1. FEEDBACK  

We welcome inquiries or feedback on the services or products you might use or like to use. Any inquiries, feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us (collectively, “Feedback”) will be treated as non-proprietary and non-confidential. Your Feedback on or through this Website may be available to others who visit this Website. In addition, we may use your Feedback in advertising campaigns and other promotions. We may or may not use your name in connection with such use, and we may or may not seek your consent before using the Feedback for such purposes. Therefore, you should have no expectation of privacy with respect to your Feedback on or through this Website. You should not submit any content you do not wish to make available to the general public, and you must take special care to make sure your Feedback comply with our Terms of Use or other applicable agreements. All terms and conditions of our Terms of Use apply to Feedback on or through this Website. In particular, your Feedback must not violate the privacy or other rights of others. You may not use false identifying information or contact information, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead us as to the origin of any Feedback. 

1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES  

This Policy does not apply to websites or other domains that are maintained or operated by third parties or our affiliates.  Our Website may link to third-party websites and services. For example, if you click on an advertisement on the Website, you may be taken to another website that we do not control. These links are not endorsements of these websites, and this Policy does not extend to them.  Because this Policy is not enforced on these third-party websites, we encourage you to read any posted privacy policy of the third-party website before using the service or website and providing any information.   

1. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW 

California. 

• Shine the Light law.  Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1798.83, we will not disclose or share your Personal Information with third parties for the purposes of third-party marketing to you without your prior consent.  

• Do Not Track Signals.  Other than as disclosed in this Policy, the Website does not operate any differently when it receives Do Not Track signals from your internet web browser. 

Nevada. 

Nevada law permits customers in Nevada to opt-out of the sale of certain kinds of Personal Information. We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties as defined in Nevada law. If you are a Nevada resident and have any questions, you can contact us at admin(@)facc-chicago.com. 

1. LOCATION OF OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES 

We do not warrant or represent that this Policy or the Website’s use of your Personal Information complies with the laws of every jurisdiction.  Furthermore, to provide you with our services, we may store, process, and transmit information in the United States and other locations around the world, including countries that may not have the same privacy and security laws as yours.  Regardless of the country in which such information is stored, we will process your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy.   

1. FOR WEBSITE USERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 

Under the (i) General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, or “GDPR”), (ii) Data Protection Act 2018, (iii) the GDPR as it forms part of the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (i.e., “UK GDPR”) as provided in the Data Protection Act 2018, and (iv) any other applicable data protection legislation of any country or other jurisdiction (collectively “International Data Protection Laws”) individuals have specific rights with respect to their Personal Information, or “personal data” as defined under the International Data Protection Laws.  For the purposes of this Policy, FACC Chicago operates as a data controller.  Any personal data we collect from you is processed in the United States and under the terms of this Policy. 

Any personal data we collect from you is processed in the legitimate interest of our business and providing our services to you as the lawful means of such processing.  You may always withdraw your consent to our use of your personal data as described below.  We will only retain your personal data for the time necessary to provide you the information and services to which you have consented, to comply with the law and in accordance with your rights below.  

The Data Controller is: 

NAME: French-American Chamber of Commerce Midwest-Chicago  

ADDRESS: 233 S Wacker Drive, Floor 44 

Chicago, IL, 60606 

EMAIL ADDRESS: admin(@)facc-chicago.com 

You can exercise any of the following rights, subject to verification of your identity, by notifying us as described below:  

• Access. You may request a copy of the personal data that you have provided to us or that we have processed about you.  

• Automated Processing and Decision-Making.  You may request that we stop using your personal data for automated processing, such as profiling.   

• Correction or Rectification. You can correct the personal data that you have provided to us or that we have processed about you by accessing your account directly, or by emailing us (as provided below).   

• Restrict Processing. When applicable, you may restrict the processing of your personal data by submitting a request via email (to the email provided below).  In your email, please explain how you wish us to restrict processing of your personal data.  When such restrictions are not possible, we will advise you accordingly. 

• Object to Processing. When applicable, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data by submitting a request via email to (to the email provided below).  When such objections are not possible, we will advise you accordingly.    

• Portability. Upon request and when possible, we can provide you with copies of your personal data that you have provided to us.  When such a request cannot be honored, we will advise you accordingly. 

• Withdraw Consent. At any time, you may withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal data through this Website by notifying us via email (to the email provided below).    

• Erasure. If you should wish to cease use of our Website and have your personal data deleted from our Website, then you may submit a request by emailing us at the email provided below.   

Exercising your rights. If you are a data subject that has rights under the International Data Protection Laws, who chooses to exercise the rights listed above, you can submit a request via email at admin(@)facc-chicago.com. 

Submit Complaints or Questions. If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact us as described below.  If you reside in a European Union member state or the United Kingdom, you may also lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country. 

1. SAFEGUARDING THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT 

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards in order to protect your Personal Information against accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.  However, we can never promise 100% security.  Please notify us immediately of any actual or suspected unauthorized use of the Website or your information.  

1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY 

This Policy describes our current policies and practices with regard to the information we collect through the Website. We are continually improving and adding to the features and functionality of the Website along with the products and services we offer through the Website. If we make any changes to this Policy, a revised Policy will be posted on this webpage and the date of the change will be reported in the “Last Revised” block above. You can get to this page from any of our webpages by clicking on the “Privacy Policy” link (usually at the bottom of the screen). We may also contact you by email using the email that you have provided to us.  

1. HOW TO CONTACT US 

We value your opinions and welcome your feedback.  To contact us about this Policy or your Personal Information, please contact us at admin(@)facc-chicago.com.