California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)  

hilltopinfo.com

Definitions

Website or Owner (or “We”)

Refers to the individual(s) or legal entity that operates and provides this Website to users.

User (or “You”)

Refers to any individual or legal entity accessing or using this Website.

This Privacy Notice for California Residents supplements the information provided in the Website’s main Privacy Policy. It applies only to residents of the State of California. This notice is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). All terms defined by the CCPA carry the same meaning when used here.

Information We Collect

hilltopinfo.com collects information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, or is reasonably capable of being linked—directly or indirectly—with a specific consumer or device (“personal information”).

Categories of Personal Information Collected in the Last 12 Months

Category Examples Collected
A. Identifiers Real name, alias, postal address, unique identifier, IP address, email address, account name, SSN, DL number, passport number YES
B. Customer Records (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80) Name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics, address, phone number, passport number, driver’s license, insurance details, education, employment history, bank/credit card details, financial information YES
C. Protected Classifications Age (40+), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information YES
D. Commercial Information Product or service purchase records, consumption history, tendencies YES
E. Biometric Information Fingerprints, faceprints, voiceprints, iris/retina scans, gait/keystroke patterns, sleep or health data YES
F. Internet Activity Browsing history, search history, interactions with the Website, app, or ads YES
G. Geolocation Data Physical location or movements YES
H. Sensory Data Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, or similar data YES
I. Professional/Employment Data Job history, performance evaluations YES
J. Education Information (FERPA) Student records, grades, transcripts, class lists, schedules, financial or disciplinary information YES
K. Inferences Profile reflecting preferences, characteristics, behavior, intelligence, abilities, or aptitudes YES

 

Personal Information Does NOT Include:

  • Publicly available government-record data
  • Deidentified or aggregated consumer information
  • Information outside the scope of the CCPA (e.g., medical or health data covered by different laws)

Sources of Collection

We obtain personal information from:

  • Direct interactions (forms, inquiries, purchases)
  • Indirect interactions (Website activity, browsing behavior)

Use of Personal Information

We may use or disclose personal information for the following purposes:

  • To fulfill the reason you provided it (e.g., quotes, inquiries, service requests)
  • To process orders, transactions, payments, and prevent fraud
  • To offer support and respond to customer inquiries
  • To comply with law enforcement, regulations, or court orders
  • For purposes disclosed at the time of data collection
  • To support business transitions (merger, acquisition, restructuring)
  • To maintain internal operations consistent with user expectations

We will not use or collect personal information for unrelated purposes without notifying you beforehand.

Sharing Personal Information

We may disclose your information to third parties for business purposes only. All third parties must comply with confidentiality requirements.

Third-party categories include:

  • Service providers
  • Data aggregators
  • Your Rights and Choices Under the CCPA

California residents have specific rights relating to personal information.

1. Right to Access and Data Portability

You may request:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Categories of data sources
  • Business/commercial purposes for collection
  • Categories of third parties with whom information is shared
  • Specific personal information collected
  • Details of any sale or disclosure for business purposes

2. Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information unless retention is required for:

  • Completing transactions
  • Detecting or preventing fraud
  • Debugging or fixing errors
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Internal uses aligned with user expectations

How to Submit CCPA Requests

You may submit a verifiable consumer request through:

Only you or an authorized agent may submit such requests. Requests must:

  • Provide enough information to verify your identity
  • Describe the request clearly

We cannot respond if we cannot verify your identity.

Response Timing

  • Responses will be provided within 45 days
  • Extensions will be communicated in writing
  • Responses may be delivered electronically or by mail
  • No fee is charged unless a request is excessive or repetitive

Personal Information Sales

hilltopinfo.com does not sell personal information.
If this changes in the future, we will provide required opt-out/opt-in rights.

Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights. This means:

  • No denial of services
  • No different prices or discounts
  • No reduced quality of service
  • No suggestions of penalty-based treatment

Other California Privacy Rights (Shine the Light Law)

California residents may request details regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

We may modify this notice at any time. Changes will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us: