Privacy Policy

California Readiness Foundation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

California Readiness Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”).

Our website is built and hosted on Squarespace, a third-party website platform that provides hosting, analytics, and related services.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation details (amount, frequency, designation)

  • Event registration information

  • Volunteer inquiries

  • Communications submitted through forms

B. Payment Information

Online donations and transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors integrated with Squarespace (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

Payment processors handle your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Referring URLs

This information may be collected by us and by Squarespace through cookies and analytics tools.

3. Squarespace Platform Information

Our Site is hosted by Squarespace, Inc. Squarespace provides:

  • Website hosting

  • Website analytics

  • Form collection services

  • E-commerce functionality

  • Security infrastructure

Information you submit through our Site may be stored on Squarespace servers. Squarespace may collect certain data automatically to provide website functionality and analytics.

Squarespace’s use of personal information is governed by its own Privacy Policy, available at: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

We encourage users to review Squarespace’s privacy practices.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We and Squarespace use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze visitor behavior

  • Maintain session functionality

  • Support fundraising and outreach campaigns

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly without them.

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process donations and send receipts

  • Maintain donor records

  • Send newsletters and preparedness updates

  • Provide event and training information

  • Improve website performance

  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Marketing Communications

We may send you:

  • Email newsletters

  • Emergency preparedness updates

  • Event invitations

  • Fundraising appeals

  • Program announcements

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email

  • Contacting us at info@calready.org

We do not sell, rent, or trade our mailing lists.

7. Donor Privacy & Data Handling

A. Donor Information Use

Donor information is used to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Maintain financial records

  • Issue tax documentation

  • Communicate the impact of contributions

  • Provide opportunities for future engagement

B. Donor Recognition

We may publicly recognize donors unless anonymity is requested. Donors may request anonymity at any time.

C. No Sale of Donor Data

We do not sell, rent, exchange, or share donor personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

D. Security

Donor information is maintained in secure systems with restricted access. Online transactions are encrypted using industry-standard security protocols.

8. How We Share Information

We may share information only:

  • With service providers necessary to operate the Site (e.g., Squarespace, payment processors, email service providers)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect our rights and operations

  • With your consent

Service providers are expected to safeguard personal information.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal information collected

  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)

To submit a request, contact: info@calready.org

We will verify identity before fulfilling requests.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy

  • Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations

  • Maintain donor history and reporting records

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

California Readiness Foundation
Mail: 164 West Villa Street, Pasadena, California, 91103
Email: info@calready.org