--- title: "Donor types and identity disclosure options | California Cryobank®" canonical_url: "https://www.cryobank.com/learn/donor-types" last_updated: "2026-08-06T07:10:07.949Z" locale: en-US meta: description: "Learn about donor types at California Cryobank, including exclusive, ID disclosure, open, and anonymous donors, and how contact with donor-conceived individuals is managed." "og:description": "Learn about donor types at California Cryobank, including exclusive, ID disclosure, open, and anonymous donors, and how contact with donor-conceived individuals is managed." "og:title": "Donor types and identity disclosure options | California Cryobank®" "twitter:description": "Learn about donor types at California Cryobank, including exclusive, ID disclosure, open, and anonymous donors, and how contact with donor-conceived individuals is managed." "twitter:title": "Donor types and identity disclosure options | California Cryobank®" --- The California Cryobank you know just got better. To access your existing account, reset your password and use code COMMA for FREE 90-day Full Access subscription to our donor portfolio. # Understanding donor types While all our donors have been rigorously screened to help ensure they’re qualified, California Cryobank® offers different donor types regarding how (or if) a donor chooses to disclose their identity. Understanding your options is important in making the decision that’s right for you and your future family.  ## Levels of identification disclosure You’ll notice that each donor is identified by a donor type on his profile. Each type pertains to the agreement that donor has made regarding any future disclosure of his name and other information to a donor-conceived person and the contact the donor is willing to consider having with a donor-conceived person. - - - ![A man seated at home, smiling while interacting with a laptop. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/4nflSMFsfEsdeDHZ5GRtXy/0cf1af3c89616f83a0bf2e9df0954155/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID1-1000x560-9-20-24.webp.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### ID disclosure donor  ID disclosure donors have agreed to allow California Cryobank to release their identifying information should a donor-conceived individual request it once they turn 18. This information may include the donor’s full name, date of birth, and last-known address. ![A person holding a coffee cup and their phone in an apartment. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/35h8dwsXhk8mm1Bn91Ycnr/0099eb8fecfe7faf4c57ec770f5c643f/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID2-1000x560-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### Open donor Open donors have agreed to one communication with a donor-conceived person once they turn 18 years of age. We strive to make every donor/donor-conceived person contact a meaningful one. However, there may be situations outside of our control that prevent donor/donor-conceived person contact from occurring.  ![A person walking on rocks near the ocean. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/cXV4WWWhPgL4qED6qV0cp/8b0ebf99988fc03d49c2c646e0fe332b/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID3-1000x560-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### Anonymous donor Anonymous donors have not agreed to any contact with a donor-conceived person, but have not ruled out possible anonymous interaction in the future.  ID disclosure donor  Minimize ![A man seated at home, smiling while interacting with a laptop. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/4nflSMFsfEsdeDHZ5GRtXy/0cf1af3c89616f83a0bf2e9df0954155/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID1-1000x560-9-20-24.webp.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### ID disclosure donor  ID disclosure donors have agreed to allow California Cryobank to release their identifying information should a donor-conceived individual request it once they turn 18. This information may include the donor’s full name, date of birth, and last-known address. Open donor Expand ![A person holding a coffee cup and their phone in an apartment. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/35h8dwsXhk8mm1Bn91Ycnr/0099eb8fecfe7faf4c57ec770f5c643f/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID2-1000x560-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### Open donor Open donors have agreed to one communication with a donor-conceived person once they turn 18 years of age. We strive to make every donor/donor-conceived person contact a meaningful one. However, there may be situations outside of our control that prevent donor/donor-conceived person contact from occurring.  Anonymous donor Expand ![A person walking on rocks near the ocean. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/cXV4WWWhPgL4qED6qV0cp/8b0ebf99988fc03d49c2c646e0fe332b/Cryobank-Donor-Types-ID3-1000x560-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ### Anonymous donor Anonymous donors have not agreed to any contact with a donor-conceived person, but have not ruled out possible anonymous interaction in the future.  ## Considerations for donor contact Regardless of the donor type you choose, there may come a time when your donor-conceived child may want to know more about that donor. Here are some of the requirements for doing so: ### Making a request to contact [Download donor contact request form](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/1yi5PtAxVfsuLsP1qSx9EK/f373d78f066a24a6e4461a834cfeb5a4/Donor_Information_and_Contact_Request_CCB-FORM-0062_01.pdf "Download the donor contact request form. ") ### Understanding the guidelines California Cryobank reserves the right to deny access to the donor’s identifying information if the donor-conceived person does not agree to the program guidelines as stated. ### How we provide assistance California Cryobank will make reasonable efforts to supply additional information either from our records or by attempting to contact the donor on the donor-conceived person’s behalf, if requested. If the donor is willing, California Cryobank will help facilitate the initial contact.  ### Arranging additional communication Additional communication is possible if mutually agreed upon by the donor and donor-conceived person. California Cryobank will continue to moderate all contact until either party opts to discontinue or both parties agree to direct interaction.   ![A woman holding her cell phone and touching her face. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/GnGkW8jwum3HFkQQpQ2l2/9abcd21dbff546efccdcb0ca02120167/Cryobank-Donor-Types-Considerationsfordonorcontact-1000x1375-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ## Guidelines by donor type For each donor type, we've created specific guidelines to help ensure donor privacy and safe donor/donor-conceived contact (when applicable). ### ID disclosure donor contact guidelines Open donor contact guidelines  Anonymous donor contact guidelines  ## Respecting our donors’ privacy ### Donor privacy policy reminder ![A mean seated atop a mountain looking at trees below. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/6MTWbveDUMrHwDW0BxqS57/27e3af7db906ca53cb7790090cf00631/Cryobank-Donor-Types-Respectingourdonorsprivacy-1000x1375-9-20-24.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ![page divider](https://www.cryobank.com/_nuxt/desktop.UwxVDmdk.webp) ## Making contact for medical concerns A parent may not, either for themselves or on behalf of their underage donor-conceived person, receive any additional information on their donor beyond the available profile. Any medical concerns, genetic questions, or medical update requests/shares should be directed to the California Cryobank reproductive genetic specialists.  ## Your future family starts at California Cryobank With hundreds of donors to choose from — all highly qualified and thoroughly screened — we’re here to provide the donor that’s the right fit for your family. [Find a donor](https://www.cryobank.com/donor-search "Find a donor in our catalog.") ## Still have questions? Each moment in this process matters. We’re here to walk you through it all — from the biggest “what ifs'' to the smallest “but hows.” ### Call us at ### Email us at ### Discover more resources Check out our valuable resources to help you learn more about using donor sperm for your family building. [Learn more](https://www.cryobank.com/getting-started/sperm-banking-101#resources "Click to view resources on our Sperm banking 101 page.")