The California Center on Government Innovation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

CCGI does not sell data to third parties or share event registration lists with vendors, sponsors or attendees.

1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information from you:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide to us.
  • Financial Information: If you make a donation or purchase, we collect payment information, using standard payment processing platforms, such as Stripe.
  • Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing history.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technology: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors to our website.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations, purchases, and contributions.
  • To communicate with you about our programs, events, and services.
  • To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests.
  • To maintain accurate records and comply with legal obligations.
  • To improve our website, outreach, and services.

3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with event co-hosting organizations such as TechCA or third-party service providers who assist us with our operations, such as newsletter service, payment processing, or website hosting.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal processes or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: If we merge with another organization or undergo a significant restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of the transition.

4. Your Rights Under CCPA If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request details about the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, although we do not sell personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info at ccgi dot org.

5. Data Security We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Retention of Personal Information We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

8. Events and Photography. By participating in our events held in plainly visible public spaces, attendees consent to the use of their images and likenesses. We routinely capture photographs and video recordings at these events to document and promote our activities. This consent permits us to use the media in multiple formats, including news articles, social media platforms, and our official website. We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us share valuable information and celebrate the success of our gatherings.

9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info at ccgi dot org.