Your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
Blood Is More does NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We never have, and we never will.
Overview
If you are a California resident, you have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This page explains your CCPA rights and how to exercise them.
Your CCPA Rights
Right to Know
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. If you request to delete your data or opt-out of communications, we will:
- Not deny you access to our educational platform
- Not charge you different prices or rates
- Not provide you a different level or quality of service
- Not suggest that you will receive different pricing or service
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
As described in our Privacy Policy, we collect the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Collected? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email address | Yes (only if you provide it) |
| Demographic information | Age bracket, education level, professional category | Yes (optional survey questions) |
| Internet activity | Pages visited, quiz scores, time on page, button clicks | Yes (anonymous analytics) |
| Geolocation data | Precise GPS location | No |
| Sensory data | Audio, video, photos | No |
| Professional information | Job title, employer | Yes (optional survey questions) |
| Inferences | Knowledge level, learning preferences | Yes (derived from quiz performance) |
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following business purposes:
- Educational improvement: Identify which topics are difficult and improve content quality
- Platform optimization: Understand which features are most effective for learning
- Academic research: Measure the effectiveness of blood banking education and publish findings
- Communications: Send raffle notifications, follow-up surveys (only if you opt-in)
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Third Parties We Share Information With
We share limited information with the following service providers:
- Supabase (PostgreSQL): Database hosting for survey responses and analytics
- PostHog: Anonymous analytics platform for usage tracking
- Vercel: Web hosting and content delivery
- SendGrid (if used): Email delivery for verification and notifications
All service providers are bound by data processing agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy:
- Survey responses: 2 years from collection
- Raffle entries: 90 days after raffle completion
- Feedback: 3 years for improvement tracking
- Anonymous analytics: 1-2 years
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, you can:
- Use the self-service tools above (data export, deletion, email preferences)
- Email us at: privacy@bloodismore.org
- Mail us at: [Physical address if required for CCPA compliance]
Verification Process
To protect your privacy, we verify your identity before processing requests:
- We send a verification email to the address you provide
- You must click the verification link to confirm your identity
- Once verified, we process your request within 45 days
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. The authorized agent must:
- Provide written authorization signed by you
- Verify their own identity
- We may still require you to verify your identity directly
Response Timeline
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If we need more time (up to 90 days), we'll notify you of the reason and extension period.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this CCPA notice or want to exercise your rights:
- Email: privacy@bloodismore.org
- Subject line: "CCPA Request - [Your Name]"
Updates to This Notice
We may update this CCPA notice periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of our Privacy Policy will reflect when changes were made.
📚 Learn More
For complete information about our data practices, see our full Privacy Policy.
For information about the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) amendments effective January 2023, visit California Attorney General's Office.