SanPATA (San Diego Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association) (“SanPATA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through SanPata.org (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Professional or business affiliation
Event registration and attendance information
Payment information (processed through third-party providers)

We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and usage data through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Information
SanPATA uses collected information to:

Provide membership services and event registration
Communicate about meetings, events, programs, and organizational updates Process payments and registrations
Respond to inquiries or requests
Improve Website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

3. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze Website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Sharing of Information
SanPATA does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with: Trusted service providers and suppliers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, or event management, Event venues or partners when necessary for event coordination, government authorities or legal entities if required by law.

All third-party service providers are expected to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. Payment Processing

Payment information submitted through the Website is processed securely by third-party payment processors. SanPATA does not store full credit card or payment card details.

6. Data Security

SanPATA implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill organizational, legal, or operational purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you Request correction or deletion of your personal information

Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

SanPATA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. SanPATA is not responsible
for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SanPATA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

SanPATA
Email: info@sanpata.org
Website: https://www.sanpata.org