Our Commitment to Your Privacy
INTRODUCTION
This site is operated by the California Craft Brewers Association (“CCBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how we collect, use, and disclose information from and about you via our website at https://www.californiacraftbeer.com and any other website or service we offer, and any other online or offline interactions you have with us (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy.
Please read this Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information. By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Policy and that you agree to how we collect, use, and share your information as set forth below. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Services. This Policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the Policy periodically for updates.
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE
In compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we disclose the following:
- Information We Collect:
Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide to us when you interact with us or the Services, such as when you create an account, engage with content on the Services, respond to surveys, fill out forms, register for events, sign up for newsletters, or communicate with us. This information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, company, title, and username.
Information Collected Automatically
When you interact with our online Services, we and our vendors may collect certain information about you automatically via cookies, pixels/web beacons, and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that perform a variety of functions, including recognizing your device, remembering your preferences, enabling the Services to function, assisting with security, and improving our advertising and analytics. Cookies and similar technologies may collect technical information about your device and your use of the Services, such as your IP address, device identifiers, and information about your web browser (such as language and preferences), operating system, device (such as model and manufacturer), and activity on our online services (such as pages you visit, links you click, and the webpages you visit before and after visiting the Services). We or our vendors may also infer your general location from your IP address. - How We Use Your Information: We may use the information we collect in various ways, depending on the type of information, including for the following purposes:
• To improve the CCBA website and member offerings;
• To manage and remember your preferences and customize the Services;
• To test and create new products, features, and services;
• To complete transactions: If you make a purchase or request a service, your information may be used to complete that transaction. We do not sell, exchange, or transfer your information to any third party for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, such as payment processors or service providers, who assist us in completing transactions or providing services.
• To register you for an account and fulfill your requests, including to authenticate you and allow you to log into your account;
• To respond to inquiries, event registration, or services you have requested;
• To communicate with you, such as to communicate about your account, notify you of changes to our terms and policies, or respond to your questions or requests;
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website and for fraud prevention;
• To comply with legal requirements, relevant industry standards, and our policies;
• To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of CCBA, our users, employees, third parties, members of the public and/or our Services;
• To exercise our legal rights and enforce our terms and policies; and
• For any other purpose, subject to obtaining any required consent.
We may combine information that we collect automatically or that you provide to us with information that we obtain from other sources for any of the purposes above.
We may aggregate or appropriately de-identify any information we collect. We may use and disclose aggregated or appropriately de-identified information for any purpose and to any third parties, in our discretion.
We may also use your information to contact you about our own and third-parties’ goods and services that may be of interest to you. If you do not want us to use your information in this way, please contact info@californiacraftbeer.com to update your preferences. - How we Protect Your Information: We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information on our website. These measures include secure servers, secure sockets layers (SSL), and firewalls to prevent unauthorized access. While we take efforts to protect the integrity and security of our network and systems, no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee that our security measures will work perfectly. Whenever you transmit information over the Internet or other networks, you do so at your own risk. You are responsible for any activity that takes place under your account.
- Retention of Your Information: We retain your information for as long as we deem necessary to fulfill the purposes for which such information was collected. In determining how long to retain information, we take several factors into consideration, including, but not limited to, the nature of the information, the purpose for which the information is used, legal requirements, and technical requirements of our website and software services.
- Accessing Your Information: Under CalOPPA, you have the right to request the details of your personal information that we have collected and to request that it be deleted or corrected.
- Sharing Your Information: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, database, conducting our business, or providing services to our members and website users, provided that these parties agree to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes for which it was shared.
We may also release your information when we believe it’s necessary to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.
Additionally, we may share non-personally identifiable information with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. This information cannot be used to personally identify you. - Third-Party Links and Content: The Services may have links to third-party websites or services that may have privacy policies that differ from ours. We are not responsible for the practices of such websites or services. You should check their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information. Likewise, the Services may have third-party content. We are not responsible in any way for third-party content on our Services and do not make any representations concerning the accuracy of such content. You interact with third-party content at your own risk.
- Supplemental Notice for Non-United States Residents: Please note that the CCBA is located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that we process and store your information in the United States. Your information will be protected subject to this Policy and United States laws, which may not be as protective as the data protection laws in your country. To understand your rights with regard to your information, please visit the website of the appropriate data protection authority for your region.
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data by contacting us at info@californiacraftbeer.com. We will only process your data for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy and will take appropriate security measures to safeguard your information. Furthermore, if you feel that we have not responded appropriately to your requests, you may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. - Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act: CCBA takes all necessary precautions to remain compliant with the requirements of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age.
- Changes To This Privacy Policy: CCBA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior written notice. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website and sending an email notice to our members. Your continued use of the website after any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
