Privacy Policy
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (“Harbor,” “HEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may share with us when you visit harborec.org, register for events, sign up for our newsletter, donate, apply for programs, book space, or otherwise interact with us online.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect information from you when you:
- Visit our website
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Register for events or programs
- Submit a contact form
- Apply for an accelerator, workshop, mentorship, or other Harbor program
- Donate to Harbor
- Book office space, desks, meeting rooms, or other resources
- Communicate with us by email, phone, form, or other channels
The information we collect may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company or organization name
- Mailing address
- Billing or payment-related information
- Event registration details
- Program application information
- Communications or messages you send to us
- Website usage information, such as browser type, pages visited, referral source, and general analytics data
We may also collect limited technical information through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters, updates, and event information
- Process registrations, applications, bookings, donations, or payments
- Manage Harbor programs, events, memberships, and services
- Improve our website, communications, programs, and operations
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
- Comply with legal, financial, reporting, or administrative obligations
- Communicate with you about opportunities, resources, and community updates that may be relevant to you
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Donations, Payments, and Third-Party Services
Some transactions, such as donations, event registrations, bookings, or payments, may be processed through third-party platforms or service providers. These providers may collect payment information directly and process it according to their own privacy policies and terms.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting information through those services.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only when reasonably necessary, including with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website, events, programs, email communications, donation processing, booking systems, or payment processing
- Employees, contractors, advisors, or partners who need the information to support Harbor operations
- Legal, accounting, insurance, or professional advisors
- Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement if required by law
- Other parties with your consent
We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that does not personally identify you.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to help us understand website traffic, improve performance, and provide a better experience for visitors.
You may be able to adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect the information we collect. However, no website, online system, or method of electronic transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through our website.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, sponsors, partners, or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own policies and terms.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us, subject to legal, operational, or recordkeeping requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
11 eWall Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Email: events@harborec.org
Phone: 843.885.8913