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Effective Date: May 4, 2026

The Texas Association of Business (“TAB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website (“you”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Details: Information you voluntarily provide through our website’s forms, including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, employer or organizational affiliation, and any other information you submit.
  • Text Message Opt-In Information: If you opt in to receive text messages, we collect your phone number, the date and content of your consent, and related records.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect IP address, device and browser information, referring URLs, pages viewed, and similar information through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Information

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
  • To send updates, newsletters, advocacy alerts, event invitations, and organizational information.
  • To process memberships, donations, registrations, and similar transactions.
  • To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
  • Text messaging opt-in data is used solely to send you messages related to TAB’s activities, including advocacy alerts, events, membership communications, and, where applicable, requests for donations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as email and SMS platforms, payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics vendors), who are contractually required to protect it.
  • Affiliated entities of TAB, where permitted by law.
  • Government authorities or other parties when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TAB, our members, or others.
  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of organizational assets.

4. Text Messaging Opt-In Data

We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.

5. Your Rights

If you are a Texas resident, you may have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your personal data and access that data.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Obtain a portable copy of your personal data.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data, targeted advertising, or certain profiling.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond within 45 days, with one 45-day extension if reasonably necessary. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our response, and we will inform you of the outcome of the appeal within 60 days. If your appeal is denied, you may file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov.

6. Universal Opt-Out Signals

Where required and technically feasible, we recognize universal opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) as a valid request to opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure traffic. You may control cookies through your browser settings. We may use third-party analytics providers; you can opt out of certain analytics through industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

Texas Association of Business 316 W. 12th Street, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78701 Email: info@txbiz.org

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