Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website, inclusive of all subdirectories, webpages, and files hosted here (the "website"). This website is operated by Golden State Finance Authority, a California joint powers authority and public agency ("us," "we," "our"). This Privacy Policy contains important information regarding the privacy of any individual accessing or using the website, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the website, as applicable (“you,” “your,” “yours”) and how we may use the information we collect about you.
Your access to and use of the website is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to everyone who accesses or uses the website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
We collect information that you enter on this website and information you share with us by virtue of visiting the website (“personal data” or “personal information”). We specifically collect the following information about you:
| Category of information | Specific piece of information |
|---|---|
| Identifying Information | Name |
| Identifying Information | Phone number |
| Identifying Information | IP address |
| Identifying Information | Email address |
| Identifying Information | Device identifier |
| Internet or other electronic activity | Information regarding your interaction with our website |
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. This website may use cookies for reasons including, but not limited to:
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This setting may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
We may share your personal data in the following situations:
We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and to enforce our legal agreements and policies.
We will also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our website, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
Your information, including personal data, is processed at our operating offices, and those we contract with to provide services, and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
We will take reasonably necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and that your personal data is not transferred to any entity or location unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
You have the right to delete or request that we assist in deleting the personal data that we have collected about you.
Our website may give you the ability to delete certain information about you from within the website. You may update, amend, or delete your information by signing in to your account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage your personal information. You may also contact us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us.
Please note, however, that we may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.
Business Transactions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Law enforcement: Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Other legal requirements: We may disclose your personal data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
The security of your personal data is important to us, but no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
This website is intended for use by a general audience and does not offer services to children under the age of thirteen (13).
This website may contain links to websites operated by parties other than us. We do not control such websites and are not responsible for their content or the privacy or other practices of such websites. It is your responsibility to read and fully understand their Privacy Policies. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such websites or any association with their operators.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will not provide you with any notice when we update this Policy. Updates to this Policy will be indicated by the “Last updated” date at the top of this Policy. You are advised to review this Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective upon posting to this page.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please Contact Us.