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