California Waterfowl's Commitment to our members & Donors
Donor Privacy Policy
California Waterfowl's Commitment to Our Donors and Users
Donor and User Privacy Policy
California Waterfowl is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and users. This policy applies to all information collected by California Waterfowl, both online and offline, across all platforms including our website and mobile applications, as well as through any electronic, written, or oral communications.
Information Collection
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Make donations
- Make purchases through the CWA Store
- Apply for hunting opportunities
- Volunteer
- Participate in Raffles & Auctions
- Sign up for newsletters
- Register for events
- Complete surveys
- Interact with us via social media platforms
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and other details you provide.
Use of Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process donations
- Communicate with you regarding your donations, pertinent initiatives or participation in events
- Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing materials
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal requirements
Data Sharing and Third-Party Processing
California Waterfowl will not sell, share, or trade your personal information with any other entity for marketing purposes. However, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers to process donations, manage email communications, and host our websites. These third-party processors are obligated to protect your information and are not permitted to use it for any purpose other than processing donations or providing services to California Waterfowl.
Compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to exceptions)
- Opt-out of the sale of personal data (although we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights
To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you can contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Deletion Requests
California Waterfowl offers users the ability to request deletion of their personal data. To request deletion of your data, please contact us via email at cwa@calwaterfowl.org or call us at (916) 648-1406. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and confirm deletion within the required time frame. Please note that certain legal or operational reasons may prevent us from deleting all your information, such as when it is necessary to complete a donation transaction or comply with our legal obligations.
Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our systems are regularly audited to ensure compliance with best practices.
Retention of Data
We will retain your personal information for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When information is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention and deletion policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: cwa@calwaterfowl.org
Phone: (916) 648-1406
Mailing Address: 1346 BLUE OAKS BOULEVARD, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678
