Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how ConnectedSF, a 501(c)(4) organization ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (name, email address, IP address)

  • Contact information (phone number, mailing address)

  • Internet activity information (browsing history, search history)

  • Demographic information (age, political preferences)

  • Payment information (for donations)

  • Communications preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device information

  • Log data and analytics

  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for:

  • Communicating about our mission and activities

  • Sending newsletters and updates

  • Processing your donations and transactions

  • Analyzing website usage and trends

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity

  • Improving our website and services

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who assist in our operations

  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required

  • Other organizations with your explicit consent

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your specific requests and inquiries

  • Connect you with other participants in our network

  • Process data you submit to us

  • Support other initiatives aligned with our organizational mission

Public Information

When you sign our petitions, pledges, or forms, we consider the following information to be public: your name, city and state, and any comments you provide

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We reserve the right to use your contact information for other mission-related communications and activities. By submitting information through our forms, you acknowledge and accept these terms of use.

Unsubscribing from Email Communications

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you receive from us. These requests are processed instantly. To comply with the law, however, our contributor records will not be altered and are continuously maintained in a separate secure database.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website usage

  • Improve user experience

  • Support security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Retention Period

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at the ConnectedSF Email: info@connectedsf.com