Privacy & Cookie Policy

Bay Cities Area of Narcotics Anonymous (California)

Last updated: 1/1/2026


1. Purpose and Scope

The Bay Cities Area of Narcotics Anonymous (“Bay Cities Area,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a California-based local service body of Narcotics Anonymous. This website exists solely to provide public information about meetings, events, and services in the Bay Cities Area.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and anonymity of all visitors and complying with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).


2. Anonymity and Non-Commercial Use

Narcotics Anonymous is founded on the principle of anonymity. Accordingly, this website:

  • Does not require user accounts or logins

  • Does not sell products or services

  • Does not engage in advertising, profiling, or data brokerage

  • Does not sell or share personal information

No personal information is required to access meeting information or public resources.


3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide limited personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact or inquiry form

  • Register for an event or service activity (if applicable)

  • Email a trusted servant or service committee

This information may include:

  • Name or alias

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Message content

Submission of personal information is optional unless clearly stated.


3.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized where possible)

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages viewed and approximate visit duration

This data is used only for security, basic analytics, and site maintenance.


4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

4.1 Cookie Use

This website uses cookies only for:

  • Essential WordPress functionality

  • Remembering basic site preferences

  • Anonymous, aggregated site analytics

We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising or marketing

  • Cross-site tracking

  • Behavioral profiling


4.2 Cookie Control

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent access to public content but may affect certain site features.


5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

Under California law, California residents have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

  • Categories of personal information collected

  • Purpose for collection

  • Categories of sources

  • Categories of third parties with whom information is shared

Note: The Bay Cities Area does not sell or share personal information and collects only minimal, service-related data.


5.2 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of personal information you voluntarily provided, subject to limited exceptions such as legal or administrative requirements.


5.3 Right to Correct

You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.


5.4 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

The Bay Cities Area does not intentionally collect or use sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA.


5.5 Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

We do not sell or share personal information. Therefore, no opt-out mechanism is required.


5.6 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any California privacy rights.


6. How We Use Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Support NA service activities

  • Maintain website security and functionality

Information is never used for commercial purposes.


7. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information.

Information may be disclosed only if:

  • Required by law, court order, or legal process

  • Necessary to protect the security or integrity of the website

Any disclosure will be limited to what is legally required.


8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was provided

  • Respond to service requests

  • Meet minimal administrative or legal obligations

Data is periodically reviewed and securely removed when no longer needed.


9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Limited access to administrative systems

  • Regular software updates

Despite these measures, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.


10. External Links

This website may link to other NA service bodies or trusted resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Visitors should review those sites’ privacy policies separately.


11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.


12. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in California law, technology, or service practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


13. Contact for Privacy Requests (California)

To submit a privacy request or ask questions regarding this policy:

Bay Cities Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Email: publicrelations@baycitiesna.com
Location: California, United States

Requests will be verified and responded to within the timeframes required by California law.