Effective Date: February 1, 2025
Scope
Data Funders Collaborative is a fiscally sponsored project of Code for Science & Society. This Privacy Policy (Policy) describes how we treat personal information on our websites where the Policy is located (Platform).
Types of Information We Collect
We collect information from you and about you. Here are some examples of the information we may collect:
- Contact Information. For example, we may collect your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Information You Submit. We may collect any information that you submit on the Platform. For example, if you submit an application to attend a program, we may collect information about your interests, occupation, educational background, and other information.
- Device Information. For example, we may collect the type of device you use to access our Platform. We may also collect your device identifier, IP address or mobile operating system.
- Other Information. If you use our website, we may collect information about the browser you are using. We might look at what site you came from, or what site you visit when you leave us.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect your information in different ways. Below are some examples of how we may collect your information.
- Directly From You. For example, when you register for a program, interact with our social media accounts or submit information to us.
- Passively. For example, when you visit and navigate our Platform on any device. We may also collect information about users over time and across different websites and devices when you use the Platform.
- From Third Parties. We may receive information about you from other sources. For example, this may include receiving information from our business partners, including analytics vendors or philanthropic partners.
- By Combining Information. For example, we may combine information that we collect offline with information we collect through our Platform.
How We Use Your Information
Examples of how we may use your information include:
- To Run and Improve Our Platform. We may use your information to make our Platform and organization better.
- To Respond to Your Requests or Questions. This may include responding to your feedback.
- To Communicate With You. We may communicate with you about our relationship. We may also contact you about this Policy or our Platform terms and conditions.
- For Marketing Purposes. We may provide you with information about our organization, specific events, and our other initiatives.
- For Security Purposes. This could include protecting our organization and visitors to our Platform.
- As Otherwise Permitted By Law or As We May Notify You.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following ways:
- Internally. We may share your information with our parent, subsidiary, and affiliate entities.
- With Our Service Providers. We may share your information with third parties who perform services on our behalf.
- With Our Partners. For example, we may share personal information with social media sites, advertisers, and advertising service providers for the purposes described in this Policy.
- With Any Successors to All or Part of Our Organization. For example, if we merge with, are acquired by, or sell part of our organization to another entity.
- To Comply With the Law or To Protect Ourselves. For example, this could include responding to a court order or subpoena.
Children Under 13
The Platform where this Policy is located is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable data from persons under the age of 13, and strive to comply with the provisions of COPPA (The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act). If you are a parent or legal guardian and think your child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us at admin@datafunderscollaborative.org.
Choices Regarding Your Information
You have certain choices about how we use your information. Certain choices you make are browser and device specific.
- Marketing Communications. You can opt out of receiving our marketing communications and newsletter.
- Cookies. You can adjust your browser to control cookies. If information about your browser is not available, please search your browser for instructions about how to opt-out of cookie collection.
- Google Analytics. We may use Google Analytics on our Platform. You can learn about how to opt-out of Google Analytics here.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable law. You can request:
- Further details about the personal information we collect about you;
- Access to, rectification of, or deletion of certain personal information; or
- That we stop sharing or using your personal information in certain circumstances.
If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at admin@datafunderscollaborative.org.
Security
The Internet is not 100% secure. We cannot promise that your use of our Platform will be completely safe. We encourage you to use caution when using the Internet. We use reasonable means to safeguard personal information under our control.
Storage of Information
Information we maintain may be stored in or outside of the United States. If you live outside of the United States, you understand and agree that we may transfer your personal information to the United States. This Platform is intended for use in the United States and is subject to the laws of the United States.
Links
Our Platform may contain links to other third-party sites that are not governed by this Policy. If you click on a link to a third-party site, you will be taken to a site we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices used by third-party sites. We suggest that you read the privacy policies of those sites carefully.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments or concerns with respect to our privacy practices or this Policy, or wish to update your information, please feel free to contact us at admin@datafunderscollaborative.org.