1. Introduction

The American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AmCham Panamá) recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy and personal data of its members, representatives, staff, strategic partners and the general public.

Protecting personal information is a priority for our organization. We are therefore committed to the confidentiality, security and responsible processing of personal data, and to the continuous improvement of our practices and procedures.

This Privacy Policy describes how AmCham Panamá collects, uses, stores and protects the personal information provided through its website, contact forms, membership records, event registrations and other institutional activities.

2. Collection of personal data

Through its official website www.panamcham.com, AmCham Panamá provides information about its activities, events, programs, initiatives, services and opportunities to take part.

To facilitate access to certain services and maintain effective communication with its users, AmCham Panamá may request personal information, including, where applicable:

  • First and last name.

  • Email address.

  • Telephone number.

  • Company or organization to which the person belongs.

  • Job title or professional position.

  • Information related to memberships, event registrations and participation in institutional activities.

  • Other data provided voluntarily through forms or communications with the organization.

The information collected will be used exclusively for legitimate, specific purposes related to the activities and services of AmCham Panamá, in accordance with applicable law.

3. Purpose of processing personal data

The personal data collected may be used for the following purposes:

  • To manage requests for information, memberships and institutional services.

  • To process registrations and facilitate participation in events, meetings, training sessions and other activities organized by AmCham Panamá.

  • To keep members and users informed about news, initiatives, programs and activities of interest.

  • To facilitate institutional communication with members, representatives, strategic partners and the general public.

  • To improve the browsing experience, services and functionality of the website.

  • To respond to inquiries, requests and communications received through official channels.

  • To comply with applicable legal and administrative obligations.

AmCham Panamá undertakes to use personal information only for the purposes disclosed and in accordance with the applicable legal bases.

4. Consent and authorization

By voluntarily providing personal data through the forms and channels made available by AmCham Panamá, the data subject may grant consent for that information to be collected and processed in accordance with the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Where the processing of personal data requires consent, it must be obtained freely and in a specific, informed and unambiguous manner, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Users may request information about the processing of their personal data and exercise their rights through the contact channels established by AmCham Panamá.

5. Protection and confidentiality of information

AmCham Panamá recognizes the confidential nature of personal data and undertakes to adopt appropriate administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect the information under its responsibility.

The purpose of these measures is to prevent unauthorized access, improper disclosure, alteration, loss or unpermitted use of personal data.

Access to personal information will be limited to authorized persons who need to use it in the performance of their institutional duties and responsibilities.

6. Rights of data subjects

In accordance with the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Law 81 of March 26, 2019 on the Protection of Personal Data and Executive Decree 285 of May 28, 2021, data subjects have rights relating to access to and control of their information.

These include:

  • Access: to know what personal data AmCham Panamá holds and the purposes for which it is used.

  • Rectification: to request the correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

  • Erasure: to request the deletion of personal data where appropriate under applicable law.

  • Objection: to object to the processing of personal data in the cases established by law.

  • Portability: to request personal data under the terms and conditions provided for by applicable regulations.

To exercise these rights or to make inquiries related to the protection of personal data, interested parties may write to the following email address:

amcham@panamcham.com

AmCham Panamá will handle requests in accordance with the procedures and time frames established in current legislation.

7. Retention of personal data

AmCham Panamá will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as to meet applicable legal, contractual or administrative obligations.

Once the information is no longer necessary for those purposes, it will be deleted, anonymized or processed in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

8. Links to third-party websites

The AmCham Panamá website may contain links or references to third-party websites, including partner organizations, member companies, sponsors, suppliers and other related entities.

These websites are managed independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.

AmCham Panamá does not control the collection, processing or data protection practices implemented by those third parties, nor does it assume responsibility for their content, availability or privacy policies.

Users are advised to review the applicable policies and terms before providing personal information on external websites.

9. Compliance with data protection legislation

AmCham Panamá develops its personal data protection practices with reference to the legal provisions in force in the Republic of Panama, in particular:

  • Law 81 of March 26, 2019, on the Protection of Personal Data.

  • Executive Decree 285 of May 28, 2021, which implements Law 81 of 2019.

  • Other legal and regulatory provisions applicable to privacy and the protection of personal data.

Likewise, where applicable given the nature of its activities and its processing of personal data, AmCham Panamá will observe the provisions of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

AmCham Panamá reserves the right to review, update or amend this Privacy Policy whenever necessary, whether because of changes in its operations, services, institutional practices or applicable legal provisions.

Any update will be published on the official website www.panamcham.com, where it will be available for consultation.

Users are advised to review this section periodically to stay informed about the organization’s privacy and data protection practices.

11. Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

Accessing and using the AmCham Panamá website implies acknowledgment that this Privacy Policy is available for consultation.

Where it is legally necessary to obtain the user’s consent for the processing of their personal data, that consent will be requested through the corresponding mechanisms.

12. Contact

For inquiries, requests or additional information related to this Privacy Policy and the processing of personal data, you may contact:

American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AmCham Panamá)