Privacy Policy

Ground Squirrel Hollow Community Services District (CSD) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website.

This Privacy Policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable California privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

• Personal Information: If you voluntarily submit information through forms (such as name, email address, phone number, or mailing address), we will collect and store this data.
• Non-Personal Information: Our website may automatically collect non-identifiable data, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage statistics.
• Categories of Personal Information Under the CCPA: The types of personal information we may collect include:
  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
  • Internet activity (e.g., browsing history, cookies, and interactions with our website)
  • Geolocation data (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or service requests.
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To send updates related to community services, meetings, and announcements.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to legal limitations.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, if this changes, you have the right to opt out.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information:

• With service providers or contractors who assist in operating our website or services.
• If required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
• To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud or security threats.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Users can configure their browser settings to reject cookies; however, some website functions may be limited.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and users should take appropriate precautions when sharing information online.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:

Ground Squirrel Hollow CSD - [email protected]