Overview

GetPEBT.org is a non-profit demonstration website run by Code for America Labs, Inc. ("Code for America," "we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how the GetPEBT.org website (the "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By submitting your personal information on the Site, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.

Information we collect

We collect and store

  • All information that you provide through the Site, including your name, address, contact information, financial information, and similar information for other individuals that you include on your P-EBT application
  • Copies of any documents you upload, like pictures of your driver's license, pay stubs, birth certifications, rent receipts, etc.
  • Any messages you send us through SMS or email
  • Any answers or comments you provide in response to a survey we send you

In addition to the information you provide, we automatically collect and store information about your visit to the Site:

  • Domain from which you access the Internet.
  • IP address (an IP or internet protocol address is a number that is automatically given to a computer connected to the Web).
  • Operating system on your computer and information about the browser you used when visiting the site.
  • Date and time of your visit.
  • Pages you visited.
  • Address of the website that connected you to the Site (such as google.com or bing.com).

How we use your information

We will only use your personal information to transmit your application for P-EBT 4.0 to the State of California.

We will never send your personal information to any other services or programs without your permission.

We will not knowingly disclose or sell your personal information to any third party, except as provided in this privacy policy.

We will take all reasonable measures to protect your personal information.

How we share your information

Once you submit your P-EBT application on the Site, we share this information with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), which processes P-EBT applications and administers benefits.

Your personal information will be used by the Code for America employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations that need to know the information in order to provide the services of the Site.

We learn from and share comments that you have in the application, SMS, email, and surveys to better understand P-EBT enrollment in order to reduce barriers in the safety net system. This may include sharing your information with CDSS to help them provide better service to you and improve the services they provide. It may also include sharing anonymized quotes in the course of our work with partners.

We do not share your personal information with any other individuals or organizations, except to the minimal extent required by law.