Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 19th 2026 Last Updated: May 19th 2026
Palmetto AgriBusiness Council("PABC," "we," "us," or "our") respectsyour privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when youvisit scagribusiness.org or any other website we operate (the "Site"),how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to thepractices described here.
Who We Are
PABC is a South Carolina tradeassociation representing agribusiness interests across the state. Our officesare located at 1901 Main Street, Suite 1225, Columbia, SC 29201. You can reachus at (803) 256-9099 or through the contact form on the Site.
Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. When you fill out a membership inquiry, contact form, eventregistration, or newsletter signup, we collect what you provide. That typicallyincludes your name, organization, email address, phone number, mailing address,job title, and any message content you share with us.
Information collected automatically. When you browse the Site, our hosting and analytics tools may collecttechnical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type,referring URL, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. We usecookies and similar technologies to help the Site function and to understandhow visitors use it. You can disable cookies through your browser settings,though some parts of the Site may not work properly if you do.
Information from third parties. If you interact with us through a social media platform, register foran event through a third-party platform, or are referred to us by a memberorganization, we may receive contact details and related information from thosesources.
We do not knowingly collect personalinformation from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us withpersonal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
● Respond to your inquiries andprovide information you request
● Process membership applicationsand manage member accounts
● Register you for events, meetings,and educational programs
● Send newsletters, legislativeupdates, and other communications you have requested
● Operate, maintain, and improve theSite
● Understand how our audienceengages with our content and programs
● Comply with legal obligations andprotect our rights
We do not sell your personal information.We do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
How We Share Information
We share information only in theselimited circumstances:
Service providers. We use third-party vendors to host the Site, send emails, manageevents, process payments, and provide analytics. These vendors only receive theinformation they need to perform their work for us, and they are required toprotect it.
Member organizations and partners. With your consent, or when you register for a co-hosted event, we mayshare your registration information with the relevant partner organization.
Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or courtorder, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protectour rights, comply with a legal process, or protect the safety of any person.
Business transfers. If PABC undergoes a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets,your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies and Tracking
The Site uses cookies to remember yourpreferences and to gather aggregate analytics about Site usage. We may useGoogle Analytics or similar services that set their own cookies. You can optout of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out BrowserAdd-on. Most browsers also let you refuse cookies entirely or alert you when acookie is being set.
We do not currently respond to Do NotTrack browser signals.
Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter orother email communications, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link atthe bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly. We will continueto send transactional messages, such as confirmations and account-relatednotices, as needed.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative,technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. Nomethod of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completelysecure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We keep your information for as long aswe need it to provide the services you have requested, maintain your membershiprecords, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce ouragreements. When we no longer need it, we will delete or anonymize it.
Your Choices and Rights
Regardless of where you live, you can:
● Ask us what personal informationwe have about you
● Ask us to correct information thatis inaccurate
● Ask us to delete your information,subject to our legal and recordkeeping obligations
● Unsubscribe from marketing emails
To make a request, email us at info@palmettoagribusiness.comor write to the address above. We will verify your identity before respondingand will reply within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Residents of certain states, includingCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others with comprehensiveprivacy laws, may have additional rights such as the right to access, port,correct, or delete personal information, and the right to opt out of certainprocessing. PABC does not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertisingor profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. You mayexercise any applicable state-law rights by contacting us using the informationabove. If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal that decision byreplying to our response with your reasons.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to otherwebsites we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices ofthose sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharinginformation with them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy fromtime to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date atthe top. If we make material changes, we will provide additional notice on theSite or by email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this PrivacyPolicy or our handling of your information, please contact us:
Palmetto AgriBusiness Council 1901 MainStreet, Suite 1225 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 256-9099 Email:admin@palmettoagribusiness.com