Privacy
Effective date: August 21, 2025
Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us through our website, request information about our services, or engage with our content. This may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any message content you choose to share.
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your interaction with our site through standard web technologies like cookies and web beacons.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
- Communicate with you about our services and research
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Analyze website usage patterns to enhance our content and services
Information sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:
- With your explicit consent
- To service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, under confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Object to certain processing of your information
Cookies and tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "last updated" date.
Contact us
For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at akeeney@sdsu.edu.