California Native Bee Society

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