Updated: September 25, 2024
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Introduction
The California Blood Bank Society (CBBS) has a strong commitment to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By using this website or communicating with us electronically, you consent to accept and comply with this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
Information We Collect
CBBS collects personal information necessary to provide our services. This may include your name, contact details, professional title, organization, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information collected automatically, such as IP address of the computer you use to access this website, undeleted cookies, navigation information, etc.
How We Use Your Information
The personal information you provide is used solely for its intended business purpose. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your information with third parties, except as described in this policy or as required by law. Specifically, your information may be used for the following purposes:
- To process your participation in CBBS programs and events.
- To communicate with you regarding your participation, including sending confirmations, updates, and relevant information.
- To provide you with information about CBBS activities, including future events and surveys, unless you opt-out of such communications.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Disclosure of Your Information
Your personal information is kept confidential and is only accessible by authorized CBBS staff. We will share a participant list for events or classes you attend to continuing education agencies as required and may share the information in certain circumstances with your explicit consent. This list typically includes your name, title, organization, and email address. Beyond this, your information is not disclosed to external parties, except as required by law.
Online Privacy and Security
Our commitment to privacy extends to our online activities. We ensure that online event registration and other sensitive information transmitted through our website is encrypted using secure server technology. CBBS’s website is PCI compliant, and all secure transactions are processed through our trusted payment processor, Stripe.
When you communicate with us via email, we may retain the contents of your email, your email address, and our responses as part of our customer service records. We may also use your email address to send you updates about CBBS; you may opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us.
Data Retention and Accuracy
CBBS takes reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request in writing to have your personal information removed from our databases, except where retention is required by law (e.g., for maintaining continuing education or charitable giving records).
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by CBBS. You may also withdraw your consent for us to use your information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cbbs.org.
Changes to This Policy
CBBS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
California Blood Bank Society
2715 W. Kettleman Ln, Suite 203-367
Lodi, CA 95242
Phone: 209.910.5934
Email: info@cbbsweb.org