Online Privacy Policy for
Community Environmental Council
Effective Date: 3/4/2026
Last Updated: 3/4/2026
The Community Environmental Organization (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, California. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cecsb.org, participate in our programs, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided or when necessary to operate our website and programs.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
Information submitted through forms (event registrations, volunteer applications, program participation, newsletter signups)
Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring website
This information is used for analytics, website administration, and security purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Provide and administer our programs and services
Process donations and send tax acknowledgment letters
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Send newsletters and updates (you may opt out at any time)
Improve our website and communications
Maintain internal records
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud or misuse of our website
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
SMS/Text Messaging Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from us:
You consent to receive informational and/or promotional text messages related to our programs, events, fundraising efforts, and organizational updates.
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.For help, reply HELP or contact us at media@cecmail.org.
We do not share or sell your mobile number to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in limited circumstances:
With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, or website hosting providers) who assist us in operating our organization
When required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization or others
All third-party service providers are expected to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Donations and Payment Processing
Donations made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Remember user preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request disclosure of the personal information we collect about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal exceptions)
Request information about how your data is used
We do not sell personal information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email:media@cecmail.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 90660
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Phone: (805) 963-0583
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed toward children under 13 without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Community Environmental Council
PO Box 90660
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Email: media@cecmail.org
Phone: (805) 963-0583