Introduction
The California Association of Public Health Economists ("CAPHE," "we," "us," or "our")
respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit
our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Membership applications: Name, email address, organization, job title, educational background, and professional interests
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and message content
- Newsletter signups: Name and email address
- LinkedIn profile data: When you apply using LinkedIn, we receive your name, email, profile photo, headline, and current position
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and general location
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
We use Google Analytics to collect this information. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process membership applications and maintain member accounts
- Send newsletters, event announcements, and resource updates
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: We use Brevo for email communications and Supabase for member authentication. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations.
- Member directory: Approved members' names and organizations may be visible to other members in our member directory.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal
information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@caphegroup.org.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for essential functionality and analytics. You can control
cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the
privacy practices of these external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page
with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@caphegroup.org