Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2025

The Embassy Row Project and its associated institutes ("we," "us," or "our") are committed to the principles of data sovereignty and privacy-by-design. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We adhere to a strict data minimization policy. We only collect information that is absolutely necessary for the operation of our ecosystem and communication with our stakeholders.

• Voluntary Information: We collect information you explicitly provide when you contact us via our contact forms or grant application forms. This may include your name, email address, organization, and the content of your message.
• Technical Data: We use privacy-preserving analytics tools that do not track individual user identities or cross-site behavior. We may collect non-personal data such as browser type, operating system, and page views to improve our website's performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide the information or services you request.
• To process grant applications and proposals.
• To improve our website and ecosystem frameworks.
• To maintain the security and integrity of our digital infrastructure.

We do not monetize user data. We do not track behavioral analytics for commercial purposes. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Security

We implement rigorous security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our infrastructure utilizes advanced encryption and security protocols consistent with our commitment to critical infrastructure cybersecurity. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the independent institutes within our ecosystem. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

6. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the form on our Contact page.