Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

The Graph Technology Institute ("GTI," "we," "us," or "our") collects information in the following ways:

• Consortium Applications: When you apply for consortium membership, we collect your name, email address, organizational affiliation, and relevant professional information.
• Contact Forms: When you reach out to us through our website, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter Signups: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name and areas of interest.
• Website Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general geographic location to improve our services.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Process Applications: To evaluate and process consortium membership applications and event registrations.
• Communicate: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, provide event updates, and share relevant information about GTI programs and initiatives.
• Improve Services: To understand how our website and programs are used, identify areas for improvement, and develop new educational resources and events.

3. Information Sharing

GTI does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment Processors: When you make a donation or membership payment, your payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs, subject to confidentiality obligations.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@graphtechinstitute.org.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses basic analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our content and services. We do not use invasive tracking cookies or third-party advertising networks.

We store your theme preference (color palette selection) in your browser's localStorage under the key gti-theme. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

7. Children's Privacy

GTI's website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Graph Technology Institute
Email: info@graphtechinstitute.org