INFORMED PARENTS – CALIFORNIA
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we collect and use information.
Summary: We collect information you voluntarily provide (such as your email or donation details), use cookies and analytics to improve our site, and never sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Who We Are
Informed Parents – California is operated by Informed Parents Silicon Valley, Inc., a California 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 87-2694564). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website at www.ip-ca.org and related tools and services.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email Addresses and Form Submissions — When you sign up for updates, submit a contact form, or use our OPT-OUT Notice delivery system, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in the form.
- Donation Information — When you make a donation, we collect your name, email address, and payment information. Payment transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors and we do not store your full credit card details.
- OPT-OUT Notices — Information submitted through our OPT-OUT Notice system, including your child's school information and your contact details, is used to deliver your notice to the appropriate school and district. Additionally, we place you on our newsletter email list. You have the ability to unsubscribe at any time.
Information collected automatically:
- Cookies and similar technologies — We use cookies to remember your preferences, maintain session state, and improve site functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
- Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add–On.
- Log data — Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited when you access our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver OPT-OUT Notices to schools and districts on your behalf
- Send email updates, newsletters, and communications you have opted into
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website, tools, and resources
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send tax receipts and donation acknowledgments as required by law
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers — We work with trusted third-party vendors (such as payment processors, email platforms, and hosting providers) who assist in operating our Services. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Schools and Districts — When you submit an OPT-OUT notice, your information is shared with the relevant school and/or district as directed by you.
- Legal Requirements — We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of our organization, users, or the public.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies — Remember your settings and choices
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained as required for tax and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information
- California residents — Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights regarding your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@ip-ca.org.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
Information submitted about minor children through our OPT-OUT Notice system is provided by and at the direction of a parent or legal guardian and is used solely to fulfill the opt-out request.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third–Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party sites including school districts, government agencies, and partner organizations. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Informed Parents Silicon Valley, Inc.
Email: info@ip-ca.org
Website: www.ip-ca.org
Donations: donations@ip-ca.org
Effective Date: March 1, 2026 · Last Updated: March 2026
Informed Parents, Informed Parents California, and OPT-OUT CA are dba’s of Informed Parents Silicon Valley, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 87-2694564. Contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes. Our IRS determination letter can be requested by emailing us at donations@ip-sv.org. Copyright 2026. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
