Privacy Policy Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction Welcome to the Michigan Merchant Marketplace (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://mimerchantmarketplace.com/] and participate in the Michigan Connect Card program.

2. Information We Collect We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

• Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily provide when you register on the site or participate in the Michigan Connect Card program. This also includes recipient email addresses provided when purchasing and emailing gift certificates.

• Financial Data: All payment transactions are securely processed by Stripe, a trusted third-party payment provider. We do not collect or store any credit card details or other financial information. For details on how Stripe manages your information, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

• Technical Data: Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage details, collected automatically when you access our website.

3. Use of Your Information We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate your participation in the Michigan Connect Card program.

• Process your transactions through our third-party provider and deliver purchased products/services, including emailing gift certificates to recipients.

• Improve our website and services by analyzing usage patterns.

• Communicate with you about your account, transactions, and updates.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Sharing Your Information We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors, such as Stripe and Conpoto, that assist in operating our website and program.

• Affiliates: Entities affiliated with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce or Conpoto for program-related purposes.

• Legal Authorities: As required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All payment transactions are securely processed by Stripe, ensuring the safety of your financial data. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing the data we hold about you.

• Requesting corrections to inaccurate data.

• Requesting deletion of your personal data.

• Opting out of certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant updates will be shared via email or a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Michigan Merchant Marketplace 600 S. Walnut St. | Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-371-2100 Email: info@michamber.com

10. Acknowledgment By using our website and participating in the Michigan Connect Card program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.