Terms & Conditions
Engaging with our website indicates your agreement with our terms.
The Graton Day Labor Center ("GDLC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, workers, members, donors, and supporters who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information obtained through our website and related online services.
Workers Are Not Licensed Contractors
Contractors State License Requirement: In California, all businesses or individuals who construct, alter, or offer to construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, excavation, or other structure must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) if the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more. Licenses may be issued to individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, or limited liability companies (LLCs).
Owner-Builder Exemption and Responsibilities: Property owners who build or improve structures on their own property are not required to be licensed if they do the work themselves or use their own employees (paid wages). However, owner-builders who hire workers are subject to employment laws, including the requirement to secure workers' compensation insurance. Additional information is available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/employer.htm.
Penalty for Unlicensed Practice: Contracting without a license is typically a misdemeanor. Penalties may include up to six months in jail and/or a $5,000 fine, as well as administrative fines ranging from $200 to $15,000. For more information, contact GDLC at (707) 829-1864.
Screening and Background Checks
All workers referred through GDLC have been screened and have met facilitation requirements.
Workers have not undergone any additional background checks beyond GDLC's internal process.
Employment Relationship
GDLC does not employ the workers it refers.
Once hired, the employer is the direct employer of the worker(s).
Workers referred through GDLC have completed at least 10 hours of in-house training.
GDLC makes every effort to refer skilled and dependable workers but does not guarantee worker performance.
Liability
GDLC is not responsible for:
Worker performance,
Any damage to property, or
Any injuries that may occur during the performance of work.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms, work order requests, volunteer forms, or program applications
Donation and payment-related information (processed through third-party providers)
Any other information you choose to share with us
b. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website or link
This information is collected through cookies or similar technologies to help improve website functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and manage our programs and services
Respond to inquiries, requests, or work orders
Process donations and payments
Communicate about programs, events, or updates
Improve our website, services, and outreach
Meet legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements
GDLC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information only as necessary with:
Trusted service providers (such as payment processors, form platforms, or website hosting services)
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
All third-party partners are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.
4. Donations and Payments
Online donations and payments are processed through third-party platforms (such as Stripe or similar services). GDLC does not store full credit card or banking information on our servers. Please review the privacy policies of those providers for additional details.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Analyze website traffic and usage
Improve website performance
Remember user preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
GDLC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through its website. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates to your information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Graton Day Labor Center