Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to our Privacy Policy. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Us

  • Contact information (such as name and email address)
  • Account credentials
  • Communication preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

  • Device information (including IP address, browser type, and operating system)
  • Log data
  • Usage information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google") that uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about website use. The information generated by Google Analytics about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your IP address will be truncated within EU/EEA member states before being transferred to the US. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the US and truncated there.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Communicate with you
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Business partners (with your consent)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data
  • Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests: When we have legitimate business interests that don't override your rights

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission
  • Other valid transfer mechanisms

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@calsocial.org.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your data, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Data portability

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@calsocial.org.