Privacy POlicy

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

At Vamos Local, we value your privacy and want you to feel comfortable participating in our campaign.

This Privacy Policy explains how the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC), the organization behind Vamos Local, collects, uses, and protects information shared through vamoslocal.org and related campaign forms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information when you visit our website, check in at a participating business, submit a completed Bingo card, or communicate with HMC.

Information from campaign participants

Depending on the form you complete, we may collect:

  • Full name and email address.

  • Businesses you visit during the campaign.

  • Whether it is your first visit to a business.

  • Whether you made a purchase and your approximate spending range.

  • Number of people in your visiting group.

  • How you heard about Vamos Local.

  • Bingo milestone submissions and prize-related information.

  • Your preferences for receiving HMC communications.

Providing certain information is optional, as indicated on the applicable form.

Information from participating businesses

For participating businesses, we may collect business names, contact details, addresses, logos, photos, websites, social media profiles, menu items, special offers, and other information provided for campaign participation.

We may also collect additional business information through applications, surveys, or direct communication with HMC.

Automatically collected information

Our website and third-party service providers may collect technical information, such as device type, browser information, IP address, pages visited, and website interactions, depending on the tools and settings enabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

HMC uses information collected through Vamos Local to:

  • Record and manage campaign check-ins.

  • Track participation and verify Bingo submissions.

  • Determine eligibility for campaign prizes.

  • Contact participants regarding submissions, prizes, or campaign updates.

  • Maintain and promote participating business listings.

  • Understand campaign participation and community impact.

  • Prepare campaign reports and evaluate program effectiveness.

  • Provide participating businesses with marketing resources and support.

  • Send HMC newsletters, events, training opportunities, and other updates when you have opted in.

We use personal information only for legitimate campaign administration, business support, and other purposes described in this policy.

3. Email Communications

If you choose to receive updates from HMC, we may send you information about Vamos Local, community events, business resources, training opportunities, and other HMC programs.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting HMC.

You may still receive necessary communications about your campaign participation or prize submissions.

4. How We Share Information

HMC does not sell personal information collected through Vamos Local.

We do not share private application details or participant contact information with outside organizations for their independent marketing purposes without appropriate authorization.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

  • Service providers: With trusted platforms that help us operate the website, collect forms, deliver communications, or administer the campaign.

  • Prize administration: With authorized partners when necessary to verify eligibility, coordinate fulfillment, or deliver a prize.

  • Legal requirements: When disclosure is required by applicable law or necessary to protect the rights and safety of participants, businesses, or HMC.

  • With your permission: When you have expressly authorized a particular use or disclosure.

Service providers may process information on HMC's behalf according to their applicable agreements and privacy practices.

5. Public Business Information and Promotional Use

If your business has been selected to participate in Vamos Local, HMC may use approved public business information for campaign promotion.

This may include your business name, logo, photos, videos, address, website, social media handles, menu items, and promotional offers.

Approved materials may be featured on the Vamos Local website, HMC social media accounts, email newsletters, printed materials, media outreach, and campaign partner promotions.

Private application details, personal contact information not designated for public use, and internal business information will not be included in public listings without appropriate authorization.

6. Website Forms and Third-Party Services

Vamos Local uses third-party tools to operate the website and manage campaign participation.

These may include:

  • Squarespace for website hosting and functionality.

  • Jotform for check-ins, Bingo submissions, and other forms.

  • Google Maps for business locations and directions.

  • Email marketing and communication services used by HMC.

When you interact with these services, certain information may be processed according to the applicable provider's privacy policy.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services when sharing personal information.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Some third-party features, such as embedded maps, forms, or analytics tools, may also use cookies or collect technical information.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference tools made available on our website.

8. How We Protect Your Information

HMC takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Access to nonpublic campaign information is limited to authorized individuals and service providers who need the information to support campaign operations.

However, no website or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

9. How Long We Keep Information

HMC retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to administer Vamos Local, verify participation, fulfill prizes, complete campaign reporting, support authorized follow-up activities, and meet applicable legal obligations.

When information is no longer needed, HMC will take reasonable steps to delete it or remove identifying details.

Information associated with an ongoing HMC email subscription may be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, subject to applicable requirements.

10. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact HMC to:

  • Request access to personal information you have submitted.

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to applicable legal or administrative requirements.

  • Withdraw consent for optional promotional communications.

  • Ask questions about how your information is used.

To make a privacy-related request, email emprender@hispanicmetrochamber.org.

HMC will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

Vamos Local is a community-focused campaign, but our online forms are not intended for independent use by children under 13.

Children under 13 should not submit personal information through the website without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

If HMC becomes aware that it has collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, it will take steps to address or delete the information as required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, campaign activities, or privacy practices change.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Email: emprender@hispanicmetrochamber.org
Website: https://vamoslocal.org/