Terms Of Services
California Native Bee Society
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
The California Native Bee Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (if making donations or purchases)
Any information submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages you visit and time spent
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c. Third-Party Data
We may receive information from:
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve our services
Respond to inquiries
Process memberships, donations, or event registrations
Send newsletters, updates, and educational content
Track website performance and analytics
Maintain website security
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with:
Service providers (email platforms, payment processors, hosting providers)
Legal authorities if required to comply with laws or protect our rights
Event partners only when necessary for registrations or logistics (and with your consent when applicable)
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we specify.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Improve user experience
Track site usage
Remember preferences
Support analytics
You can modify your browser settings to block cookies, though some website features may not function properly.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights (California Residents – CCPA Compliance)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
Receive equal service and price regardless of exercising your privacy rights
To submit a request, contact us at: contact@Calnativebeesociety.org
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
California Native Bee Society
Email: californianativebeesociety@gmail.com