Terms of Use

Last Updated: 5/29/2024

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Use of Website

The website is available for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content.

2. Intellectual Property

All content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, is the property of Cannabis Education Project and Social Equity Engineers or its content suppliers and protected by copyright and international conventions.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use the website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the site. Harassment in any manner or form on the site, including via e-mail and chat or by obscene or abusive language, is strictly forbidden.

4. Disclaimers

The information on this site is provided on an "as is" basis.

Admission to this program does not guarantee that you will be granted a cannabis business license by the State of California.

5. Limitation of Liability

Cannabis Education Project and Social Equity Engineers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the site.

6. Changes to the Terms

Cannabis Education Project and Social Equity Engineers reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6/12/2024

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our applicants' information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information Collection

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you fill out application forms, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in program-related activities. This may include:

Personal identification information (name, email address, physical address, etc.)

Documentation necessary for the application process (RAP sheets, financial records, etc.) Demographic information (age, race, income level, etc.)

Use of Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To process and respond to your applications

To communicate with you about your application status and our program

To provide support and services offered through the comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following cases:

To comply with the law or respond to legal process or lawful requests, including from law enforcement and government agencies

To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, us, or others, including to prevent fraud or enforce our agreements

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you submit, enter, or access your personal information. This includes using encryption for data transmitted to our website and encryption for your data when stored in our systems.

Retention of Data

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Cookie Policy

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit certain web pages. They are used to remember your preferences, gather information about your interactions, and enhance site navigation.

Your Consent

In compliance with California law, we request your consent to use cookies when you visit our site. You will be prompted to accept or decline the use of cookies via a consent banner when you first access the site. Your choices will be respected and can be modified at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies primarily to improve your experience on our website. They help us understand how the site is used and enable us to offer tailored content. Please be assured that the information collected through cookies is used only to enhance site functionality and is not shared with any third parties in a way that personally identifies you without your explicit consent.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser's help menu.

Data Protection

All personal data collected through cookies is processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy and relevant data protection laws. We ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request the correction of inaccurate information we hold about you.

Request the deletion of your data from our system.

Withdraw consent for using your data, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.