Privacy Policy for Project Heal of Santa Barbara County (PHOSBC) ™

Effective Date: January 01, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Project Heal of Santa Barbara County (PHOSBC). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.projecthealsbc.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
and other relevant privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact details.

  • Health-Related Information: Limited to data voluntarily submitted through forms related to advocacy services.

  • Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and website usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our advocacy, consulting, and digital services.

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests.

  • Send newsletters, policy updates, and service announcements.

  • Comply with legal obligations and safeguard public health interests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist in our operations

  • Legal authorities if required by law

  • Healthcare partners, with your explicit consent

6. Your Privacy Rights

  • California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights): Right to know, delete, opt-out of data sale, and non-discrimination.

  • EU Residents (GDPR Rights): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@projecthealofsbc.org.

7. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Project Heal of Santa Barbara County (PHOSBC) ™
351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
📧 info@projecthealofsbc.org | 📞 (805) 539-7534
https://www.projecthealsbc.org/contact

This Privacy Policy complies with CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, COPPA, and U.S. Federal Privacy Laws.