Privacy Policy

CORNERSTONE CONTRACTING SERVICES (CCS) - PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: [March 1, 2026]

1. Introduction

Cornerstone Contracting Services, LLC (“CCS,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, join memberships, participate in webinars, or interact with our services.

This policy is intended to comply with:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by CPRA

  • The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

  • Applicable U.S. federal and state data protection laws

If you are located in the European Union or other international jurisdiction, additional rights may apply under GDPR or other applicable laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Identifiers

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Business name

  • Contractor license number (if applicable)

  • IP address

B. Commercial Information

  • Course enrollments

  • Membership subscriptions

  • Purchase history

  • Payment information (processed through third-party processors)

C. Professional Information

  • Contractor classification

  • Years of experience

  • Business entity type

  • Revenue estimates (if voluntarily provided)

D. Internet or Electronic Activity

  • Website browsing behavior

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Device type and browser information

E. Financial Referral Data

If you participate in affiliate or capital access programs, we may receive tracking data related to referrals, but we do not directly control lender underwriting or financial decisions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide contractor licensing education

  • Deliver membership services (Contractor Counsel Collective™)

  • Process payments

  • Communicate program updates

  • Provide legal education and advisory services (where applicable)

  • Track affiliate referrals

  • Improve website performance

  • Conduct analytics and internal research

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • Learning management systems

  • CRM and email platforms

  • Contract attorneys or legal service providers (when necessary for service delivery)

  • Affiliate and referral tracking platforms

  • Government agencies if legally required

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal information collected

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information

  • Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information (CCS does not sell personal information)

To exercise your rights, email:[info@cornerstonecontractingservices.com]

We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures including:

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Secure website hosting

  • Limited internal access to personal data

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Analyze traffic

  • Improve functionality

  • Support marketing efforts

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. International Users (GDPR Notice)

If you are located in the European Union:

  • We process your data based on legitimate interest or consent

  • You may request access, correction, or deletion of data

  • You may withdraw consent at any time

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

Cornerstone Contracting Services, LLC[10679 Westview Parkway, 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92126 ]

Email: info@cornerstonecontractingservices.com] Phone: [858] [433-9263]