PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

California Safe Schools (CSS)
Website: https://calisafe.org
Effective Date: 4-11-25

Introduction

California Safe Schools (CSS) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy & Terms of Use outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://calisafe.org (“Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information you voluntarily submit via contact forms, event registrations, or email, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address.
  • Non-Personal Information: Technical data collected automatically, including browser type, IP address, device information, and site usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

CSS may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Improve our programs, outreach, and communications
  • Send you updates about our work or upcoming events (if you opt-in)
  • Maintain internal records and perform data analysis

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve functionality. These services may collect data per their own privacy policies. CSS is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services linked on our Site.

Cookies

The Site may use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you emails related to CSS news, events, or programs. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, logos, images, and graphics, is the property of California Safe Schools or its content providers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, copy, or distribute any materials from the Site without prior written consent.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need the information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, or share.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: You can ask us to correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Opt Out: You can request that we do not sell or share your personal information. (Note: California Safe Schools does not sell personal information.)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at calisafe@earthlink.net with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line.

Changes to This Policy

CSS reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the terms of use for our website, please contact:

California Safe Schools
https://calisafe.org
Email: calisafe@earthlink.net
Phone: 818.785.5515