California Short Term Rental Association (CalSTRA) Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

The California Short Term Rental Association (“CalSTRA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website and services, including https://www.calstra.org/ (the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Name, email, phone number

  • Information submitted through forms, memberships, or communications

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and approximate location

  • Device, browser, and usage data

  • Pages visited and interactions

Information from third parties:

  • Partners, analytics providers, or outreach platforms

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve our Services

  • Communicate with you (newsletters, updates, advocacy alerts)

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Support research, advocacy, and member engagement

  • Comply with legal obligations

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, CRM, email tools)

  • Partners supporting our operations or programs

  • Authorities when required by law

We may also share aggregated or de-identified data.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly

  • Analyze usage and improve performance

  • Provide relevant communications and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Your California Privacy Rights (CPRA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@calstra.org.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

6. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Under California law, certain data sharing for analytics or advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing,” even if no money is exchanged.

CalSTRA may share limited data (such as cookies or device identifiers) with analytics or marketing providers to improve our Services.

You have the right to opt out of this sharing.

You can exercise this right by:

  • Clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website footer (if implemented), or

  • Contacting us at info@calstra.org

We will honor legally required opt-out signals where applicable (such as Global Privacy Control signals, where technically supported).

7. Data Storage & Security

Your information may be stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised date.

10. Contact Us

Email: info@calstra.org
Website: https://www.calstra.org/