The mission of Explore Elgin Area is to enhance the economic and environmental well-being of the 10 communities in the Fox River Valley through marketing the area.
Our
Mission
The mission of Explore Elgin Area is to collaboratively advocate for the thoughtful development and promotion of the region to stimulate the economy through tourism and create a sense of place for residents.
Our
Purpose
Explore Elgin Area exists to collaboratively share the pride and story of the region with everyone in order to enhance the community’s Quality of Life.
Our
Vision
The Elgin Area will be known for its diverse, historic, and authentic culture, welcoming visitors for memorable experiences.
The Communities We Represent
Three Key
Responsibilities
- We encourage groups to hold meetings, conventions, tradeshows, sporting events, and group travel in the 10 communities in the Elgin Area.
- We assist groups with preparations and while their meeting or event is in progress.
- We encourage tourists to visit and enjoy the many historic, cultural, retail, dining, and recreational opportunities the Elgin Area offers.
One of our goals is to attract overnight visitors, so our marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts are primarily focused within 250 miles of the Elgin Area. We also aim to market local businesses to potential visitors as well as our residents to encourage small business support while cultivating a uniquely Elgin area experience. Since our main goals are to attract visitors and inform residents, our marketing efforts for local businesses are primarily free.
Our
History
Explore Elgin Area was formed in 1984 by the City of Elgin and local business leaders. Explore Elgin Area has since grown to include the 10 communities of the Fox River Valley, spanning Kane, Cook and DuPage Counties.
The Elgin Area has over 1,400 hotel rooms and hundreds of entertainment, dining, shopping, retail and cultural options for visitors to enjoy and experience.
The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Team
Explore Elgin Area Officers & Board of Directors
The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Officers
Chair: Elizabeth Marston
Museum Director, Elgin Area History Museum
Treasurer: Sin Van V
Owner, Stellar Edge Marketing Group
Secretary: Barb Keselica
Assistant Director, City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department
President/CEO: Krisilee Murphy
The Explore Elgin Area Bureau Board of Directors
Rose Martinez
City Councilwoman, City of Elgin
Cheryl Anderley
Village Trustee, Village of West Dundee
Kari Haight Goodmay
Owner, The Haight and Gather
K. Eric Larson
Executive Director, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Terry Gajewski
Vice President Finance and MIS, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Fukala
Executive Director, Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin
Elgin Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau Office
60 S. Grove Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
847-695-7540
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Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice
5/24/2018
Explore Elgin Area values your privacy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining your trust. As part of our commitment to protect your personal information and as a pending participant in the Privacy Shield, we are committed to following and abiding by the Privacy Shield Principles for all of the personal data received from our customers in the European Union (EU) and/or in Switzerland.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we collect through our website, www.exploreelginarea.com , how we use it, what we do not do with it, how you can view your information and update it, and how we keep it safe.
How to Contact Explore Elgin Area
60 S. Grove Ave #1
Elgin, IL 60120
+1 847.695.7540
For questions about privacy and data collection through www.exploreelginarea.com, contact Krisilee@exploreelginarea.com
What Information Do We Collect About You?
User Data/Data Collection: Personal Identification Information
We do not collect any personal information through www.exploreelginarea.com except that knowingly and willingly supplied by the visitor for the purpose of providing the services/information requested through our site. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Personal identifying information may be collected through e-newsletter forms, online request forms, contests, feedback forms, surveys, personal interest forms, and mobile application forms. Any information that the customer provides, such as name, address, email, ZIP code, gender, and income will be stored in a secure location and will be used only for those purposes stated. When you choose to submit such information, you are transferring that information into the United States of America and are consenting to such transfer. Visitors can always refuse to supply personal identification information, noting that choosing to do so may prevent the user from engaging in certain site-related activities. Users of our services, such as e-newsletter subscriptions, may also withdraw consent for the use of their personal information at any time. To review, update, or delete your collected data, or to withdraw consent for use, contact Krisilee@exploreelginarea.com.
User Data/Data Collection: Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our website. We collect the domain name from each site visitor as well as statistical information, such as the number of visitors and the pages viewed. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer being use, and technical information about the user’s means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, and other similar information.
User Data/Data Collection: Web Browser Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our site may use “cookies”, tags, or scripts to enhance user experience, track users’ movements around the website, and to gather demographic information about our user base. You will have the option to choose whether to “opt in” for the use of “cookies” when you access the site. If you do choose to allow the use of the “cookies”, you may, at any time, choose to “opt out” of the use of the “cookies.”
A user’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. The user may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. In these cases, please note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
User Data/Data Collection: Mobile Applications & Location Awareness
Explore Elgin Area, collects some personal and location information for the function of mobile applications, if the application user opts in. Any information that the customer provides, such as name, address, email, ZIP code, gender, and income will be stored in a secure location and will be used only for those purposes expressly stated. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, understanding that choosing to do so may prevent the user from engaging in certain mobile application activities. If Explore Elgin Area were to provide VisitApps mobile apps to customers, we can collect registration and form information from the mobile applications upon the user’s agreement via opt-in. Location information is collected if the user agrees to show their location or check-in to venues by GPS.
User Data/Data Collection: Social Media (Features) and Widgets
Our website includes social media programs and features, such as the Facebook Like button and widgets, and the Share button. If you choose to use these features, they may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. The social media programs, features, and widgets we use are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our site. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing the feature(s).
User Data/Data Collection: Automated Decision Making and Profiling
Explore Elgin Area partners with companies that utilize automated decision making processes, including user profiling, in order to provide more relevant marketing materials to those users who opt in to receiving emails from us.
How Do We Use Your Information?
Use of Information
The information that we collect is used to enhance the usability and improve the content of our web pages. It may be used to personalize information and for statistical purposes. Personal information will not be shared with third parties unless indicated and when approved by the user (in other words, if the user opts-in to sharing information) or unless required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court orders, legal process from law enforcement agencies, or similar legal proceedings. We provide information to investigate or prevent suspected illegal activities. Personal data may be shared in the following situations, as well:
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceedings, or similar legal process
- When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request,
- In certain situations, we may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, and
- To a third party with your prior consent to do so.
Explore Elgin Area will retain personal data we process until the visitor/user notifies us that he/she no longer wishes to receive the services or information for which the data was collected. Explore Elgin Area will retain and use this personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Links to Other Websites/Third Party Disclosure
www.exploreelginarea.com contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the information collection processes on these sites and cannot control how the information is used. Please view the privacy policies on these other websites for further information.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
Data Security
Explore Elgin Area employs processes intended to protect user information and maintain security of data. We seek to protect our servers by locating them in areas with documented security procedures, by using firewalls, and by implementing other security technologies. These safeguards help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of data. However, despite our preventative measures and those of our partners, NO GUARANTEE CAN BE MADE THAT YOUR INFORMATION AND DATA WILL BE SECURE FROM INTRUSIONS AND UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE TO THIRD PARTIES.
Reviewing/Updating Your Information
You have the right to review your information at any time. If you would like to review your information within our contacts database, update it, or remove it, please contact Krisilee@exploreelginarea.com.
If you would like to be removed from or change your subscriptions to any of our newsletters, there is a link at the bottom of every newsletter that allows you to do so.
Dispute Resolution
Under certain circumstances, an individual may be allowed to invoke binding arbitration for a violation of that individual’s privacy rights.
We are subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the FTC, the Department of Transportation, or any other U.S. authorized statutory body.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change and update our privacy policy. Any changes to our policy will be prominently posted on this site. Last updated: 5/20/2018
Report Concerns
If you have an unresolved privacy or data use concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, please contact Krisilee@exploreelginarea.com
