Effective Date: July 15, 2026

At PSW (Porterville Sheltered Workshop, Inc.), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have.

This policy applies only to information collected through the PSW website at pswcares.org and not to information collected offline or through any other means.

1. Information We Collect

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

a. Information You Provide

• Contact Form Submissions: When you fill out our contact form, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message content.

  Marketing Communications: If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address to send newsletters, updates, and information about PSW’s programs, services, and events. Marketing emails are sent only to individuals who have voluntarily subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly.

b. Information Collected Automatically

We use third-party services to gather certain information automatically:

• Google Analytics: We collect anonymized data about your device, browser, IP address (in masked form), browsing behavior, and general geographic location.

• Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and collect anonymous website usage information through services such as Google Analytics. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through our website, including contact forms, employment inquiries, event registrations, service requests, and other online forms.
• Provide information or services you have requested.
• Send transactional emails related to your request, such as confirmations or follow-up communications. These communications are sent only in response to actions you take on our website and are not marketing communications.
• Understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance and content.
• Maintain the security and functionality of the site.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.

Information submitted through our website is used only for the purpose for which it was provided. We do not use information submitted through website forms for unrelated marketing purposes unless you have separately chosen to subscribe to our mailing list.

3. Disclosure of Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating our website or providing requested services, such as:

• Google (Analytics and Maps)
• HubSpot (marketing communications and newsletter management)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email delivery providers that send transactional emails on our behalf in response to requests submitted through our website.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

These service providers are authorized to process personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are required to safeguard the information in accordance with applicable laws and their contractual obligations.

4. Embedded Third-Party Content

Our website includes embedded content such as:

• Google Maps: Used to show our location and help you find us more easily. Your interaction with this content is subject to Google’s own privacy policy.

5. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we have collected about you.

• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate information.

• Right to Opt Out: We do not sell personal information, so opt-out is not applicable.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us at:

info@pswcares.org
559-784-1399
PSW, 194 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

PSW
194 West Poplar Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
info@pswcares.org
559-784-1399