Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

California Wood Supply Group ("we," "us," or "our"), coordinated by the Watershed Research & Training Center, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide: Name, email address, phone number, company name, project details, and other information submitted through our Request for Quote forms, partner applications, or contact forms.
• Automatically collected information: Browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and referring URLs collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and process requests for quotes
• To evaluate and manage partner applications
• To connect you with appropriate sawmill partners and suppliers
• To improve our website and services
• To send relevant communications about your project or partnership
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted sawmill partners and suppliers as necessary to fulfill your requests. We may also share information with the Watershed Research & Training Center and service providers who assist in operating our website and services. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at info@californiawood.supply.