Who We Are

The California Wildfire Remediation Organization (CWRO) is a grassroots advocacy organization committed to protecting public health and restoring communities through comprehensive wildfire soil remediation. We work for environmental justice and federal policy change to ensure safe community recovery. Our website address is: www.cwro.org

Information We Collect

We collect information to support our advocacy mission, community organizing, and educational outreach. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Donation information and payment details

• Advocacy stories, testimonials, and community experiences

• Volunteer interests and availability

• Communication preferences and advocacy participation

Automatically Collected Information:

• Website usage data, including pages visited and time spent

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Referral sources and website navigation patterns

• Aggregate statistics about website usage

Special Categories of Information:

• Health-related information shared voluntarily for advocacy purposes

• Environmental exposure experiences and contamination concerns

• Geographic location data related to fire-affected areas

  
  

How We Use Your Information

CWRO uses collected information to:

Advocacy and Organizing:

• Coordinate grassroots advocacy campaigns

• Connect community members with federal representatives

• Organize community meetings and advocacy training

• Develop policy positions based on community experiences

Education and Outreach:

• Share information about soil contamination and health risks

• Provide updates on federal policy developments

• Distribute educational materials about environmental justice

• Connect families with testing resources and safety information

Organizational Operations:

• Process donations and manage financial contributions

• Send newsletters and advocacy action alerts

• Coordinate volunteer activities and community events

• Respond to inquiries and provide community support

Research and Policy Development:

• Document community impacts for federal advocacy

• Develop policy recommendations based on community needs

• Support scientific research on environmental health

• Track effectiveness of advocacy campaigns

  
  

Information Sharing and Disclosure

CWRO respects community privacy and shares information only as necessary for our advocacy mission:

We May Share Information With:

• Partner environmental and public health organizations

• Research institutions studying wildfire contamination

• Legal advocates working on environmental justice cases

• Federal agencies when advocating for policy changes (with consent)

We Do Not Share Information With:

• Commercial organizations for marketing purposes

• Political campaigns or partisan organizations

• Insurance companies or employers

• Anyone seeking to harm community members or advocacy efforts

Required Disclosures: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect safety, but we will notify affected individuals whenever legally possible.

Data Security and Protection

CWRO implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Security Measures:

• Encrypted transmission of all sensitive data

• Secure storage of personal and financial information

• Regular security audits and system updates

• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Financial Security: All donation transactions are encrypted and processed through secure third-party payment processors. CWRO does not store complete credit card information on our systems.

Community Safety: Given the sensitive nature of environmental health advocacy, we take extra precautions to protect community members from potential retaliation or harassment.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Update your contact preferences and communication settings

Data Control:

• Opt out of advocacy communications while maintaining donation records

• Request removal from mailing lists and volunteer databases

• Withdraw consent for use of testimonials or advocacy stories

Deletion Rights:

• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)

• Remove public testimonials or community stories

• Close advocacy accounts and community profiles

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cwro.org.

Children's Privacy

CWRO does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Our advocacy work often involves families with children affected by environmental contamination, but we only collect information from adult family members or guardians.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please contact us at privacy@cwro.org.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to government agencies, research institutions, testing laboratories, and other environmental organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Common Third-Party Links Include:

• EPA, FEMA, and other federal agencies

• USC CLEAN Project and research institutions

• LA County health departments and testing services

• Environmental justice and advocacy organizations

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through our links.

Cookies and Website Analytics

CWRO uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how our advocacy resources are being used:

Essential Cookies:

• Website functionality and security

• Donation processing and form submission

• User session management

Analytics Cookies:

• Website usage statistics and popular content

• Advocacy campaign effectiveness measurement

• Community engagement and outreach analysis

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some website functions may be limited without essential cookies.

International and California Privacy Rights

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected

• Right to delete personal information

• Right to opt out of information sales (CWRO does not sell personal information)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Other Jurisdictions: CWRO respects privacy rights under applicable laws. International visitors and advocates have similar rights to access, correct, and delete personal information.

Data Retention

CWRO retains personal information only as long as necessary for our advocacy mission and legal requirements:

Advocacy Records: Maintained while campaigns are active and for historical documentation

Donation Records: Retained for legal and financial reporting requirements

Community Stories: Kept with ongoing consent for advocacy purposes

Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data deleted regularly

Policy Updates

CWRO may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our advocacy work, legal requirements, or website functionality. We will:

• Post updated policies on our website with revision dates

• Notify active community members of significant changes

• Provide 30-day notice for material changes affecting data use

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

California Wildfire Remediation Organization
Email: privacy@cwro.org
General Email: info@cwro.org
Website: www.cwro.org