Privacy Policy

Last Revision: February 2, 2026

Effective Date: September 17, 2021

This Privacy Policy of the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce (“LACC, we, us, our”) governs the collection, storage, use, disclosure and protection of personal data collected through our website www.latvianchamber.com (the “Site”). Your use of the Site signifies your assent to this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It applies to personal data of individuals in the European Union and European Economic Area. If you are a resident of the EEA, LACC is the controller of your personal data collected through this Site.

Data Controller & Contact Information

Data Controller:
Latvian American Chamber of Commerce
10705 W Virginia Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226
United States

Email: info@latvianchamber.com

If you have questions about this policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your data subject rights (see Section 8 below), you may contact us at the above address or email.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Site, including:

Contact and identifying data: name, email address, postal or business address, phone number, company/organization name
Account or membership information: event registrations, membership forms
Financial data: payment information submitted for purchases, donations, or event registrations (collected by third-party payment processors)
Communications: inquiries, newsletter sign-ups, surveys
Technical data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, cookies and usage data collected automatically through Site use

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis:

Consent: when you opt-in to mailing lists, newsletters, or marketing communications
Performance of a contract: when you register for events or purchase services
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Legitimate interests: to administer and improve the Site and support our mission (provided rights and interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms)

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Site
To process registrations, membership applications, purchases, donations, and payments
To send communications about events, updates, and newsletters (with consent)
To respond to your inquiries and requests
For analytics to understand Site performance and usage
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, session data). Cookies include:

Necessary cookies: essential for Site functionality
Performance and analytics cookies: to improve the user experience

You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device. You may modify cookie settings in your browser, but this may affect your use of certain Site features. By clicking “Agree & continue” on cookie notices, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.

Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your data with:

Service providers and processors: Third-party tools and partners who support Site operations (hosting, analytics, payments, email services)
Legal and regulatory authorities: if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
Successors: in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization of the organization

We do not sell your personal data to third parties

International Transfers

Your personal data may be stored and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses). You may contact us for further details on these safeguards.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you reside in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data
Right of rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing prior to withdrawal
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@latvianchamber.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and the purposes of processing.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party sites. This Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, Site features, or our data practices. When we do, the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Additional Information

For more information about GDPR requirements and data protection rights, you can visit the European Commission’s guidance on data protection and individuals’ rights under the GDPR