Effective Date: 1/16/2025

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Reads (SB Reads) website, accessible at https://sbreads.org/. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

You may provide personal information when interacting with certain features on our website, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if applicable)
• Other information you voluntarily submit via contact forms, newsletters, or event registrations.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifiable information automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or search query.

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve website functionality and understand user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Communicating with you about coalition initiatives, events, and updates.
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests.
• Analyzing website performance and improving user experience.
• Sending newsletters or other promotional materials (with your consent).
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and protecting against misuse of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

• With trusted coalition partners: To support our mission and initiatives.
• Service providers: For website hosting, analytics, and email communication.
• Legal requirements: When required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect website usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies; however, doing so may limit some website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Despite our efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., coalition partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

SB Reads does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we have about you.
• Request corrections or updates to your information.
• Opt out of receiving promotional communications.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Santa Barbara Reads
Website: https://sbreads.org/

Email:[email protected]

Phone: (805) 689-9339

Thank you for supporting our mission to improve reading proficiency for children in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting it.