Last Updated: October 2024

The California Optometric Association (“COA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access or use the COA website. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

• • Personal Information: Information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, which you provide when signing up for our newsletters, registering for events, or contacting us.
  • Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and information collected through cookies or similar technologies for site functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• • Service Provision: To provide, manage, and personalize our website and services, including event registration, membership management, and resources.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, provide updates, and deliver information relevant to COA’s events and services.
  • Improvement and Analytics: To analyze website usage, understand visitor behavior, and improve our website, services, and offerings.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, including regulatory requirements and responding to legal inquiries.

3. Sharing Your Information

COA does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following cases:

• • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who help us operate our website, provide services, and conduct analytics.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as a court order or subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of COA, our users, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies allow us to collect information about how visitors interact with our website, which helps us personalize content and understand user preferences.

• • Managing Cookies:
    Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access some features of our website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by COA. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and COA is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Note: COA does not sell personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination: COA will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under CCPA, please contact us at:
Email: contact@coavision.org
Phone: 833-206-0598
Mail: California Optometric Association, 2701 Del Paso Blvd., Ste. 130-398, Sacramento, CA 95835

8. Children’s Privacy

COA’s website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

COA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date accordingly. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

California Optometric Association
Email: contact@coavision.org
Phone: 833-206-0598
Mail: California Optometric Association, 2701 Del Paso Blvd., Ste. 130-398, Sacramento, CA 95835