PRIVACY NOTICE

Last updated: 07/01/2025

This Privacy Notice for PUBLIC BUREAU OF CYBERSECURITY, a California nonprofit corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

  • Visit our website at https://www.capbc.org or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice

  • Engage with us in other related ways, including communications, outreach, or events

We are currently in a pre-launch phase and are not yet collecting, processing, or selling any personal information. This Privacy Notice is published in advance to promote transparency and to describe our anticipated data practices once our operations begin.

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at: privacy@capbc.org

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

  • We are not currently collecting personal data.

  • We do not sell or share personal data.

  • We will update this Notice before data collection begins.

  • When we begin collecting personal information, you will have privacy rights under California law.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. What Information Do We Collect?

  2. How Do We Process Your Information?

  3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Information?

  4. Do We Use Cookies or Tracking Technologies?

  5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

  6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

  7. Do We Collect Information From Minors?

  8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

  9. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

  10. Do California Residents Have Specific Rights?

  11. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

  12. How Can You Contact Us?

  13. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete Your Data?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

At this time, we are not collecting any personal information. Once our operations begin, including the launch of our donation form, we may collect:

  • Names

  • Contact information (email, phone number)

  • Payment information (via third-party processors such as [insert processor name])

  • Donation details (e.g., amount, frequency, donor messages)

  • Information you voluntarily provide through forms, sign-ups, or communications

We will not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly stated and consented to.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

When operations begin, we may process personal information to:

  • Provide services

  • Communicate with you

  • Manage and acknowledge donations

  • Issue receipts and maintain donation records for legal and financial compliance

  • Comply with laws

  • Improve our Services

We will only process data for lawful purposes.

3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?

We are not currently sharing any personal data. When applicable, we may share with:

  • Service providers under contract

  • Legal authorities if required

  • Payment processors (e.g., [insert name]) to process donations securely

We do not sell personal data.

4. DO WE USE COOKIES OR TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Yes. Our website currently uses cookies and tracking technologies, including Google Analytics, to help us understand visitor behavior, improve user experience, and maintain site performance.

Cookies we may use include:

  • Essential Cookies – necessary for basic website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies – collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the site

Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is anonymized and used solely for performance and analytics purposes. For more about how Google collects and processes data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

We will provide a cookie banner or preference tool that allows you to manage your cookie settings when you visit our website.

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

If we collect personal information in the future, we will retain it only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined and as required by law.

6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We will implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us at privacy@capbc.org.

8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

When we begin collecting data, you will have rights under California law to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Delete your data

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, email us at data-request@capbc.org.

9. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals. If a universal standard is adopted, we will update our practices.

10. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC RIGHTS?

Yes. Under California law, you will have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect and why

  • Request access, correction, or deletion

  • Opt out of data sale or sharing (we do not currently engage in these)

We will not discriminate against users who exercise these rights.

11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes, we will update this Notice as necessary to remain compliant. The updated version will be posted with a revised date.

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?

Email: privacy@capbc.org
Mail: Public Bureau of Cybersecurity
6501 Kraft Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606, United States

13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA?

Once data collection begins, you may submit requests via data-request@capbc.org or our website https://www.capbc.org/contact-us.

This Privacy Notice reflects our commitment to privacy compliance and transparency under California law before any personal data is processed.

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