Privacy Policy
Monument Business Alliance
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Monument Business Alliance (“MBA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, membership application process, and event participation.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as important membership and liability terms.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Company name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Industry classification
- Business information submitted through membership applications or contact forms
Website Usage Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
This data is collected through cookies and standard website analytics tools.
2. Payment Information
If membership dues or other fees are paid through our website, payments are processed securely through a third-party payment processor.
Monument Business Alliance does not store or have direct access to full credit card numbers or sensitive financial information. Payment data is encrypted and handled by the payment processor in accordance with their security and compliance standards.
We may retain limited transaction information, such as:
- Name
- Billing address
- Email address
- Transaction date
- Payment amount
This information is retained for accounting and organizational recordkeeping purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process membership applications
- Communicate regarding meetings, events, or inquiries
- Maintain the member directory
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Share updates relevant to MBA activities
- Process dues and manage membership status
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. Member Directory Information
Approved members may have business information displayed on the MBA website directory, including:
- Business name
- Member name
- Industry
- Business contact information
- Website link
Members consent to this public display as part of their membership.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to monitor traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including member websites or community partners. MBA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites.
7. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers for:
- Payment processing
- Website hosting
- Email communications
- Analytics services
These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no online transmission of data is guaranteed to be completely secure.
While we implement reasonable safeguards, payment transactions are processed by third-party providers whose security practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage users to review the privacy and security policies of any payment processor used on our website.
9. Information Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill organizational and operational purposes.
10. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Review personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request removal of your information (subject to membership requirements)
To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Monument Business Alliance
info@monumentbusinessalliance.com
Monument, Colorado
