Privacy Policy
Overview
The Handle Business Improvement District (HBID) (alternately, “HBID,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to complying with this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”), which describes what information is collected about you, how it is collected, how it is used, with whom it may be shared, and what choices you have regarding that information.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through HBID’s operations, our website, any current or future mobile applications, all interactive features, social media pages, widgets, and any other online or wireless offerings that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”).
Contact information for HBID:
Seann Rooney
The Handle Business Improvement District (HBID)
1717 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811
handlestaff@gmail.com
By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
HBID may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. The version posted on our website at the time of use governs your access and use of the Services. This Privacy Policy does not create contractual rights.
What Information is Collected
Personal Information may include information that identifies you or can reasonably be associated with you, such as name, email address, phone number, payment data (if applicable), and communications you send.
Non-Personal Information may include browser type, operating system, device type, usage data, IP address, and aggregated analytics that do not directly identify you.
Information is collected to improve services, communicate with you, administer programs, process payments (if any), and operate HBID programs and events.
Categories of Personal Information and Purposes
The categories of personal information that may be collected include:
- Identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
- Payment information (if applicable for registrations or events)
- Internet activity (IP address, browser, usage behavior)
- Communications (emails, messages, form submissions)
Purposes include:
- Providing services and responding to inquiries
- Operating HBID programs and events
- Processing transactions
- Communications and outreach
- Internal administration
- Legal compliance and security
Sale of Personal Information
HBID does not sell personal information.
Disclosure of Personal Information for Business Purposes
HBID may disclose personal information to service providers who perform functions such as email distribution, analytics, event registration, or payment processing, strictly for business purposes.
Cookies and Usage Tracking
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to collect information such as browser type, IP address, pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs for purposes including:
- Site functionality
- Analytics and reporting
- Improvements to the Services
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, which may affect site functionality.
Correspondence
If you contact HBID through email or website forms, communications may be stored and shared internally as needed to respond to your inquiry.
Promotional Communications and Opt-Out
You may receive announcements, updates, or event communications. To opt out, email:
with “UNSUBSCRIBE” or “REMOVE” in the subject line.
Use and Sharing of Information
Personal information may be used to:
- Operate the Services
- Respond to requests
- Send communications
- Maintain security
- Comply with legal obligations
HBID may disclose information:
- With consent
- To service providers
- For operational or legal purposes
- In business restructuring or administrative changes
- To comply with law enforcement or legal processes
Job Applications
Information provided for employment inquiries will be used solely for application review and evaluation and may be shared with service providers assisting in hiring processes.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Linked Websites
External websites linked from HBID’s website operate independently. HBID is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
User-Provided Content
Information submitted via forms, email, or social media is provided at your own risk and subject to this Privacy Policy.
Social Media
Submissions made through social platforms are public by nature. HBID is not responsible for actions taken by third-party platforms or their users.
Children’s Privacy
HBID Services are not intended for children under age 13. Information from children is not knowingly collected.
California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may request:
- Access to personal information
- Deletion of personal information
- Disclosure of data practices
Requests may be submitted to:
Verification of identity may be required.
HBID does not discriminate against individuals who exercise privacy rights.
Do Not Track
HBID does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals due to lack of uniform standards.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or HBID practices:
Seann Rooney
The Handle Business Improvement District (HBID)
1717 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811
handlestaff@gmail.com