Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 19, 2026
Last Updated: April 19, 2026
Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website sdchip.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we collect with care and transparency.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with the Site, you may choose to provide personal information, such as:
– Contact information (name, email address, organization, job title) when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or inquire about our programs
– Communication content when you email us or fill out a form on the Site
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
– IP address (anonymized where possible)
– Browser type and version
– Device type and operating system
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Referring website
– Approximate geographic location (city or region level)
This information is collected through Google Analytics and is used to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
– Respond to your questions, comments, or requests
– Send you newsletters and updates you have subscribed to receive
– Understand how the Site is used and improve its content and functionality
– Report aggregate, anonymous usage statistics to our funders and partners
– Comply with legal obligations
We do **not** sell your personal information.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate the Site and communicate with our audience. These providers have access to information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it. Current providers include:
– Google Analytics (website analytics)
– [Mailchimp / Constant Contact / other] (email newsletter distribution)
– WP Engine (website hosting)
Funders and Partners
We share aggregate, anonymous traffic data (such as total page visits, referral sources, and high-level audience demographics) with our funders and partner organizations as part of our reporting obligations. This data does not identify individual visitors.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of CHIP, our users, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to gather analytics data.
Types of cookies used:
– Essential cookies — required for the Site to function
– Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage patterns
– Preference cookies — remember your preferences, such as language or accessibility settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
5. Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used only to send you updates you have opted in to receive. Every email includes an “unsubscribe” link, and you may opt out at any time. We do not share newsletter subscriber lists with third parties outside of the email service provider we use to deliver the newsletter.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers remain on our list until they unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained as long as useful for follow-up and record-keeping.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults, such as parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners working on childhood health issues. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at chipinfo@sdchip.org and we will promptly delete it.
8. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
– Right to Know — You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and share.
– Right to Delete — You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
– Right to Correct — You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
– Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing — We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
– Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframes required by law (generally 45 days).
You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.
9. Your Choices
Regardless of where you live, you may:
– Unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
– Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you have provided
– Disable cookiesthrough your browser settings
– Opt out of Google Analytics using the opt-out add-on linked in Section 4
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to other websites and platforms operated by other organizations. When you click these links, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policies of the destination site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
In particular, CHIP uses the following external services that you may be directed to from our Site:
– Eventbrite — Event registration and ticketing. If you register for a CHIP event, your information is collected and processed by Eventbrite under their own privacy policy. See [Eventbrite Privacy Policy](https://www.eventbrite.com/platform/privacy).
– PayPal — Donations and payments. If you make a donation or payment, your financial information is collected and processed by PayPal under their own privacy policy. CHIP does not collect or store your payment card information. See [PayPal Privacy Policy](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full).
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site or service you interact with.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
Email: chipinfo@sdchip.org
Phone: 858.609.7960
Mailing Address:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road Suite #105
San Diego, CA 92123
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through the Site or, where appropriate, by email. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.