Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/01/24 | Last Updated: 11/01/24

Welcome to Business Embassy

Operated by OCC ("we," "us," "our"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our platform in compliance with U.S. and Tennessee law.

By using Business Embassy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to improve our platform and provide you with the most relevant and tailored insights possible.

1.1 Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
  • Business Information: Company name, industry, number of employees, and business relocation preferences.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment-related information.
  • Account Details: Username, password, and other account credentials.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP Address: Your internet protocol address.
  • Device Information: Details about the device you use (e.g., operating system, browser type).
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and activity patterns to enhance user experience.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our platform, personalize content, and store your preferences. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide Services: Generate personalized reports, facilitate platform features, and offer location insights.
  • Improve Platform Performance: Analyze usage data to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Communicate with You: Send service-related communications, updates, and promotional offers (with your consent).
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including any lawful government requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate the platform (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting services).
  • Economic Development Organizations: If you choose the "Growth" package, we may share business information with state economic development organizations for matchmaking purposes.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your personal information and have implemented reasonable measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. If you choose to close your account, we will retain only the information required to comply with our legal obligations.

6. Your Privacy Rights

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

9. Contact Us

OCC / Business Embassy
778 High Point Ridge Rd, Franklin, Tennessee, 37069
Email: contact@business-embassy.com

Compliance with U.S. and Tennessee Law

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): We comply with consumer privacy laws to the extent they apply.
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): We adhere to confidentiality and security standards under the GLBA.
  • Tennessee Data Breach Notification Law: We will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in the event of a data breach.