Effective Date: March 3, 2025
The American Sustainable Business Network, including its related entities American Sustainable Business Council and American Sustainable Business Institute, where applicable (“ASBN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation details, membership information, event registration information, and other information you voluntarily submit through forms on our website.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and device information collected via cookies or analytics tools.
Payment Information: Payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment processors. ASBN does not intentionally store full credit card numbers on its website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To process donations for ASBI, membership applications for ASBC, and provide tax receipts for both entities.
To communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
To comply with legal obligations as pertains to 501 (c) (3) requirements and 501 (c) (4) requirements.
To protect the security, integrity, and proper operation of our website and systems.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operations (e.g., payment processors).
With related ASBN entities, including the American Sustainable Business Council and the American Sustainable Business Institute, as needed to process donations, memberships, events, communications, or receipts.
If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the American Sustainable Business Network, American Sustainable Business Institute, American Sustainable Business Council, or others.
In connection with organizational restructuring, fiscal, administrative, or operational changes, where applicable and legally permitted.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser’s cookie settings to disable tracking. Where required by law, we may provide additional cookie notice or consent options.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online transmission is entirely secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Request access to or deletion of your data.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Update or correct your information.
Request information about how your personal information is used or shared.
Please contact us at info@asbnetwork.org to exercise these rights.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal and tax obligations, to resolve disputes, to maintain records, and to support our nonprofit, membership, advocacy, and operational activities.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@asbnetwork.org
Effective Date: March 3, 2025
Welcome to the American Sustainable Business Network website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. These Terms apply to the ASBN website and, where applicable, online content, forms, donation pages, membership information, event pages, and other digital resources made available by ASBN, American Sustainable Business Council, or American Sustainable Business Institute.
1. Use of the Website
This website is provided for informational and educational purposes related to our non-profit mission.
You agree to use the site in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Unauthorized use, including hacking, data scraping, or transmitting harmful content, is strictly prohibited.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to ASBN systems, user information, donor information, member information, or related platforms.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the website or specific features if we believe a user has violated these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of the American Sustainable Business Network or its content providers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not copy, distribute, modify, or use any content without our prior written permission.
Some materials may include content from partners, members, speakers, sponsors, or other third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners unless otherwise stated.
You may share links to publicly available ASBN website pages for noncommercial, informational purposes, provided you do not misrepresent ASBN or imply endorsement without permission.
3. Donations and Payments
All donations made through our website are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or approved by ASBN in its discretion.
Third-party providers handle payment processing, and we are not responsible for transaction errors or security breaches on their platforms.
ASBN does not intentionally store full credit card information on its website.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to external sites for convenience. The American Sustainable Business Network is not responsible for the content, policies, or security of third-party websites.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties, express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
Website content is provided for general informational, educational, advocacy, and nonprofit purposes and should not be treated as legal, financial, tax, investment, or professional advice.
6. Limitation of Liability
The American Sustainable Business Network and its affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
7. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States of America.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting.
9. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: info@asbnetwork.org
