Privacy Policy

We at Greater Public are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to both our websites and our membership program.

1. Introduction

Greater Public is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to our websites, membership program, subsidiaries, partner programs, and AI-driven tools or services we provide. It explains how we collect, process, store, and share personal information. Each time you use our sites or services, the current version of this Notice will apply. Please check the date of this Notice (at the top) to review any changes.

Personal Data refers to any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly, such as your name, contact details, location data, or other identifiers.

By visiting our websites, including greaterpublic.org, PMDMC.org, go.greaterpublic.org, greaterpublicservices.com or related properties (together the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read and understood the processes and policies referred to in this Notice.

2. Your Rights

Greater Public is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all users of our site and services. While the following rights are explicitly provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we extend these rights to all users, regardless of location. Please note that all requests must be reviewed, and it may take up to 30 days to process your request.”

8.1 Right to Correct

You can correct any inaccuracies in your data by contacting us at communications@greaterpublic.org.

8.2 Right To Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us at communications@greaterpublic.org. Signed agreements and identifiers for payment transactions may contain Personally Identifiable Information and are stored permanently

8.3 Right to Opt-Out

To opt out of marketing messages, click the unsubscribe link in any marketing email you receive. Please note, in order to comply with your opt-out request, we may retain minimal information (such as your email address) to ensure we do not contact you in the future. This information is only retained for compliance with these requests and will not be used for any other purposes.

8.4 Underage Users

Our services are intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, it will be deleted promptly.

8.5 Right to Understand and Limit Use of Personal Information

You can request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information by contacting us at communications@greaterpublic.org. You also have the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.

2. What Data is Captured

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

We may collect and process the following types of Personal Data:

  • Contact Information: Information provided during communication with us, including your name, address, email, phone number, and any other relevant details.
  • Membership Information: Details related to your membership, such as your job title, employer information, and contact details. This may be provided by you or your employer.
  • Practices Information: Information about your organization’s internal workings, vendors, relationships, and financial performance. 
  • Payment Information: Financial data such as credit/debit card numbers, collected through third-party services for membership renewals, event registrations, or other purchases.
  • Purchase Information: Data related to purchases made, including financial details and the content and timing of transactions.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: Information you provide about yourself or your identity (race, for instance) 

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

During each visit to our Site, we automatically collect technical and usage data, including:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, time zone, plug-in types, and operating system.
  • Usage Information: Pages viewed, text submissions, response times, download errors, cursor movement, length of visits, and interactions with our Site.
  • Location Information: Data about your general location, typically based on your IP address.

2.3 Data from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from publicly available databases or third-party services.

2.4 Non-Personal Data

We also collect non-personal data, such as device type, browser settings, and operating system, to improve our services and for business purposes like customer service, fraud prevention, and market research.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

3.1 Personal Data You Provide

We may use the Personal Data you provide directly for the following purposes:

  • Membership Services: To fulfill obligations arising from your membership or any other contract, including providing you with the information, products, and services you request.
  • Event Management: To organize events, process registrations, and provide related materials.
  • Communication: To send newsletters and other publications, respond to inquiries, and provide membership-related services. This includes using information about you or your station to tailor offers or invitations to you. 
  • Marketing: To inform you about similar events, products, or services, provided you have not opted out, including those offered by partner organizations, subsidiaries, and event sponsors. Note: Greater Public does not sell this information. 
  • AI-Driven Services: To enhance and personalize your experience using AI tools that analyze user interactions, preferences, and other relevant data.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

We use data collected about your Site usage to:

  • Site Administration: For internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and research.
  • Security: To keep our Site secure and to prevent fraud.
  • AI Analytics: To improve the effectiveness of our services and provide more relevant content through AI-driven analysis.
  • Marketing Effectiveness: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising and deliver relevant marketing messages.
  • General location information. 

3.3 Data from Third Parties

We may combine third-party data with the information you provide and use it for the purposes outlined above.

4. AI and Automated Decision-Making

4.1 Use of AI

We may use AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze personal data, enhance user experience, and improve our services. This may include personalized recommendations, automated responses, or tailored content based on your interactions with our Site and services.

4.2 Transparency and User Control

Any significant decisions affecting you that are made by AI will be clearly communicated. Communications or notices may include email, chat, updates to privacy policy, disclaimers, or on-page messages

4.3 Data Used by AI

The data used by AI systems may include personal and non-personal data collected as outlined in this policy. This data is processed to generate insights, optimize services, and provide personalized content. 

5. Data Sharing and Transfer

5.1 When We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your Personal Data with:

  • Service Providers: Partners, suppliers, and sub-contractors for the performance of contracts and delivery of services.
  • Analytics Providers: For improving and optimizing our Site and services.
  • Third-Party Platforms: Trusted third-party companies that assist in data storage, maintenance, web analytics, and payment processing.
  • Business Transactions: If Greater Public or its assets are acquired, your Personal Data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We only transfer Personal Data to trusted third parties who provide sufficient security measures and demonstrate compliance with privacy regulations.

5.2 Transfer Outside the European Union

If you are visiting from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Storage Methods

Data is stored on third-party platforms, including (but not limited to) Salesforce, Adobe Cloud, WebEx, Swoogo, WordPress, OpenAI, Kinsta, Anthropic, Dropbox, AWS, Slack, Zapier, Google Cloud, Google Analytics, Google Workspace, Rollbar, Zoom, HubSpot, Dialpad, Socio, Dashlane, Sucuri, GoDaddy, Stripe, HotJar and Airtable. 

6.2 Security Measures

Greater Public works with an external company to ensure compliance and updates on critical platforms such as Salesforce and WordPress. 

Through the vendors of these critical platforms we enforce strong password policies, enable mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), use session timeouts and log-in attempt limits to increase security. 

Access to sensitive data is restricted based on roles within the organization. 

7. Data Retention

  • Personal Data: May be retained indefinitely
  • Sensitive Information: May be retained indefinitely
  • Financial and Engagement Data: May be retained indefinitely

8. Links to Third Parties

Our Sites contain links to third party websites, applications and services not operated by us. These links are provided as a service and do not imply any endorsement by us of the activities or content of these sites, applications or services nor any association with their operators. Greater Public is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party including websites or services directly linked from our Sites.. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party site that you link from our Service.

9. Updates to this Policy

The effective date of this policy is 10/8/2024. Material changes to this policy will be communicated by updating the effective date. Please check back frequently for updates.