Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 17, 2025

The Point Lobos Foundation Educational Resources website (“we,” “our,” or “the site”) provides free educational materials about the natural history of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the information we collect and how it is used.

This website does not require user accounts, logins, or personal data to access any content.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 No Personal Information Collected

We do not collect, store, or request any personally identifiable information (PII). This includes:

  • Names
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Mailing addresses
  • User accounts, logins, or passwords
  • Forms requesting personal details

The site is designed for anonymous, public educational use.

2. Analytics Tools We Use

Our website uses analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools help us improve navigation, content quality, and educational impact.

2.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Browser and device type
  • General geographic region (city-level)

Google Analytics uses cookies to measure traffic but does not identify individual users. We have enabled IP anonymization, which masks the last portion of your IP address before it is processed by Google.

We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or behavioral profiling.

2.2 Other Analytics Tools

We may use additional analytics technologies to understand site performance. These tools:

  • Do not collect personal information
  • Do not identify individual users
  • Do not track users across other websites

3. Cookies

This site uses a small number of cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Performance measurement
  • Anonymous analytics

We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising
  • Behavioral profiling
  • Selling or sharing personal data

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies at any time.

4. Children’s Privacy

Our educational materials are intended for general audiences, including K–12 students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

5. California Privacy Rights

The Point Lobos Foundation is based in California. Although we do not collect personal information, we follow the principles of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Under California law:

  • We do not sell personal information
  • We do not share personal information with third parties
  • We do not collect personal identifiers or behavioral profiles
  • Visitors may use the site anonymously
  • No registration is required to access content

CalOPPA requires that we disclose how we handle “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. Because we do not collect personal data or track individuals, our site does not respond to DNT signals.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to YouTube, state park resources, or educational partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect site improvements or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Point Lobos Foundation Educational Resources
Email: info@pointlobos.org
Website: https://pointlobos.org