Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 09/01/2025

The California Cannabis Industry Association (“CCIA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, become a member, register for events, or otherwise interact with CCIA.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or services:

  • Personal Information: Name, company, title, mailing address, email address, and phone number when you register as a member, sign up for events, or contact us.

  • Payment Information: Credit card or billing details when processing membership dues, event registrations, or sponsorship payments.

  • Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and site activity (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage your membership, including dues billing and renewals.

  • Communicate with you about CCIA news, legislative updates, events, and member opportunities.

  • Share member contact information in the Member Directory, available to other CCIA members.

  • Process payments securely.

  • Improve our website, programs, and services.

3. Email Communication & Data Sharing

By providing your email address to CCIA, you agree to receive communications related to your membership, events, policy updates, and association initiatives.

  • You may opt out of promotional or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the email.

  • We do not sell or rent your email address or personal data to third parties.

  • We may share your information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors, event platforms, or email systems) strictly for the purpose of delivering CCIA services.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics services to better understand visitor behavior and improve site performance. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections or updates to your information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and contractual obligations (e.g., membership and tax records).

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. CCIA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

California Cannabis Industry Association

info@cacannabisindustry.org

membership@cacannabisindustry.org