Privacy Policy

Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC)

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (“NHCC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for events, apply for programs, become a member, or otherwise engage with NHCC.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information
Full name
Business name
Mailing and physical address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information
Job title and professional information
Membership details
Event registration information

B. Program & Application Information
If you apply for programs (such as Project Hoʻomana or other business development initiatives), we may collect:

Business background information
Financial or business planning information
Demographic information (if voluntarily provided)
Supporting documents submitted through application forms

C. Website & Technical Data
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Process memberships and renewals
Manage event registrations and payments
Deliver programs and workshops
Communicate important updates
Send newsletters and marketing communications
Improve our website and services
Maintain accurate financial records
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.

3. Membership & Payment Processing
NHCC uses third-party service providers to manage memberships, payments, and communications. These may include:

Chamber membership management software
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Event registration systems
Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors. NHCC does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

4. Sharing of Information
We may share information:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our programs and website
With event partners or sponsors (only as disclosed during registration)
When required by law or legal process
We limit information sharing to what is necessary to operate our programs and services.

5. Communications
If you sign up for events, membership, or newsletters, we may send you:

Event reminders
Membership renewal notices
Program announcements
Chamber news
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Remember user preferences
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy
NHCC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Your Rights
You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, contact us at:

[email protected]
P.O. Box 597 | Honolulu, Hawaii 96809

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. NHCC is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 597 | Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
[email protected]
(808) 208-5816

SMS Communications
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from NHCC regarding event reminders, membership updates, and program information. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.