At BerkeleyPBL.com, we strive to promote an atmosphere of engaging and interactive discourse amongst our members on the Internet. We also understand how important privacy is for the users of our website. This Privacy Policy applies to all activity generated by our members on the website BerkeleyPBL.com.
BerkeleyPBL.com gathers certain information from its users in order to create a more cohesive and accessible environment for its members. The following information is required in order to use all of the services of BerkeleyPBL.com: name (first and last), sex, email address, and an account password. A member may also submit other optional information, such as college major, hometown, and other contact information such as a phone number if desired. The mandatory information is required in order to ensure that the user is a legitimate and authentic member of the Berkeley chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), while the optional information promotes greater interaction for the user’s experience on the website with other PBL members.
BerkeleyPBL.com uses cookies to temporarily store data so that we know the identity of the user’s browser. Most browsers are set up to accept cookies, but in the case you choose to refuse cookies, some features on BerkeleyPBL.com may be disabled.
When you register to become a member of BerkeleyPBL.com, we ask you to provide the aforementioned mandatory information. If we use this information in a manner different than its originally-stated purpose, we will obtain your prior consent before such action is taken. If we propose to use your given personal information in any manner not described in this privacy policy, we will offer you various options to opt out of the use of that personal information for those separate purposes.
We will not collect or use sensitive information, such as racial origins or political or religious beliefs, unless your prior consent is obtained.
Any content or links posted by users on BerkeleyPBL.com reflect the views of the individual poster/author and do not necessarily reflect the views of BerkeleyPBL.com.
We take the necessary precautions to ensure that members’ information is protected from unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. New users to BerkeleyPBL.com need to be confirmed by current users before being granted full access, which protects all users of BerkeleyPBL.com from any unwanted third-party clients. We limit access to personal information to the executive team of Berkeley PBL, who will only use such personal information with obtained consent.
BerkeleyPBL.com will not share or sell any member’s personal information with anyone outside the Berkeley PBL community, unless prior consent is given. Only members of BerkeleyPBL.com will have access to other members’ names and email addresses as well as any optional information that a member can choose to post, such as hometown or alternative contact information. Other visitors to the website will be able to view certain general information, such as details about the organization itself and contact information, but they will be unable to access features reserved for members of BerkeleyPBL.com, such as the full members list or the members’ blog.
BerkeleyPBL.com recognizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of an open, safe, and free space for its members to interact with each other on the Internet, and thus, will not act in a manner that will jeopardize or violate that integrity.
Please note that this Privacy Policy may change from time to time. Users’ rights will not be reduced under this Privacy Policy without explicit consent, and most changes are expected to be minor. Any changes will be noted in this page, and for significant changes, a more prominent notice will be advertised beyond this Privacy Policy page.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact any of the officers.