Effective January 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Fallowed Land Registry Platform

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Introduction

The Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Fallowed Land Registry Platform (“Platform”) is operated by the County of San Luis Obispo in collaboration with the other Paso Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (“GSAs”) and the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority (“PRAGA”) to support voluntary registration of fallowed or repurposed agricultural lands within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when individuals access or use the Platform.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Account & Contact Information

Name and email address
Phone number and mailing address
Organization affiliation
Encrypted credentials

Property & Agriculture Information

Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs)
Farming unit boundaries
Crop history and irrigation status
Enrollment details

Geospatial & Environmental Information

Parcel and GSA boundaries
Evapotranspiration (ET) data
Groundwater level and stream data
Soils and watershed data

Technical & Usage Information

IP address and browser type
Access timestamps
Account activity logs
GIS drawing actions

How Information Is Used

Information collected through the Platform may be used to:

Evaluate eligibility for Registry enrollment

Document and verify fallowed lands

Support groundwater sustainability planning

Generate basin-scale reporting metrics

Provide user-specific environmental data

Maintain system security and auditability

The County does not sell or use the information for commercial marketing.

User Accounts & Data Access

Secure Accounts

Users must create an authenticated account to enroll land. Access to submitted enrollment information is strictly restricted to:

The registered account owner
Authorized County and GSA administrators

Administrative Access

Authorized administrators may access user-submitted data for:

Eligibility verification Boundary review Compliance monitoring Program administration

Public Records & Disclosure

California Public Records Act

The County of San Luis Obispo (as well as each of the GSAs and PRAGA) is subject to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920 et. seq) (“CPRA”). Thus, notwithstanding any other representations made by the County, by accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that information submitted to the Platform may constitute a public record and may be subject to disclosure unless the County determines in its sole and absolute discretion that it is exempt from disclosure requirements under applicable law.

Based on the above, users should avoid submitting information they believe may constitute confidential trade secrets or sensitive financial data unless specifically required by program policy. In addition, if said information is submitted, the user shall identify it as confidential and provide the provision of the CPRA or other statutory provision they contend justifies withholding.

Data Retention

Information may be retained:

For active enrollment:

For the duration of active Registry enrollment

For grant obligations:

As required under applicable grant agreements

For state law compliance:

As required under applicable state records retention laws or local codes or policies

Data Security

The Platform uses administrative, technical, and security safeguards, including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

Role-based access controls

Encrypted credential storage

Continuous audit logging

Third-Party Data Sources

The Platform integrates publicly available and agency-provided datasets from trusted sources, including:

County of San Luis Obispo California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) USDA USGS Land IQ OpenET ESRI

Cookies & Tracking

The Platform may use cookies or similar technologies for session management, authentication, security, and performance analytics.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though certain features of the Platform may not function properly.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on the Platform with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

Contact the County of San Luis Obispo Groundwater Sustainability Department for more information:

Email: breely@co.slo.ca.us