Privacy policy.

B Local Bay Area (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our community’s personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (blocalbayarea.com), in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide to Us:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organization name

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide via forms, emails, event registrations, or membership applications

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on our site

  • Referring website

We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about events, programs, and opportunities

  • Process memberships and event registrations

  • Improve our website and outreach efforts

  • Send newsletters or updates, if you have opted in

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Your Rights

Under the CCPA (for California residents):
You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)


Under the GDPR (for EU residents):
You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at BLocalBayArea@gmail.com.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website and services (under strict confidentiality agreements)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

  • Partners or co-hosts of events you register for 

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites.

8. International Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to check back frequently to stay up-to-date on any changes to the Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the website after we post changes means that you agree to those changes

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

B Local Bay Area
BLocalBayArea@gmail.com 

Effective Date: 6/1/2025