Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how BNI Avenues ("the Chapter," "we," "us") collects, uses, protects, and shares data collected from visitors and prospective members of our website. We are committed to upholding the BNI core value of integrity in protecting your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and business information when you voluntarily provide it, typically through our "Visit Us" or "Contact Us" forms. This information may include:

• Your full name and contact details (phone, email).
• Your business name and industry classification.
• The date you plan to visit our Chapter.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is primarily used for the effective operation of the Chapter, including:

• Visitor Management: To register your visit and ensure you are properly hosted by our Visitor Host team (Cody McMullan and Daniel Price).
• Referral Network: To facilitate connections with relevant members in your business category.
• Membership Processing: To evaluate your suitability for membership in line with BNI Global policies.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only when necessary to achieve the goals of our network:

• Chapter Members: Your name, company, and industry are shared with the 40 active members of the BNI Avenues Chapter prior to your visit.
• BNI Global: Certain data related to visits and membership applications are processed and shared with BNI New Zealand and BNI Global systems (BNI Connect).
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely in line with BNI Global data retention policies.