Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

The California Young Surveyors Network (CA YSN) ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit our website www.caysn.org or participate in our events.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as some automated data when you visit our website.

  • Personal Information: When you join our mailing list, register for an event, or submit a contact form, we may collect:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Age

    • Job title and Employer (for professional networking purposes)

    • Professional License Number (LS/LSI, if applicable)

  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect anonymous data such as your browser type, the pages you visit, and the time spent on our site to help us improve our user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data solely to further the mission of the Young Surveyors Network. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Communicate: Send you newsletters, event invitations, and updates on surveying news.

  • Coordinate Events: Manage registration for meetups, conferences, and socials.

  • Network: Connect young surveyors with mentors or job opportunities (only with your explicit permission).

  • Affiliation: verify membership status with our parent/affiliate organizations (e.g., CLSA, NSPS).

3. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to outside parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Affiliates: We may share data with the California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA) or NSPS for membership verification and coordination.

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party tools to help us operate (e.g., Go High Level for emails, Eventbrite for tickets, Square Space for site traffic). These parties have access to your info only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and only what is necessary for them to perform those tasks.

  • Legal Compliance: We will disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our members.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Event Photography

By attending a CA YSN event, you acknowledge that photographs or video may be taken of you. We reserve the right to use these images for promotional purposes (social media, website, newsletters) to highlight our network's activities. If you wish for a specific photo of you to be removed, please contact us.

5. Your California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA)

Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is being collected.

  • Visit our site anonymously.

  • Review and Request Changes: You may ask us to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time by emailing us at the address below.

Do Not Track Signals: Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from web browsers.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites (e.g., sponsors, CLSA, NSPS). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to unsubscribe from our communications, please contact us at:

California Young Surveyors Network

  • Email: info@caysn.org

  • Website: www.caysn.org