Open Shadows (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, https://www.openshadows.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with the Site:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, organization, or message content (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or volunteer interest forms).

• Automatically Collected Data: Information about your device and usage, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral source. This data may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send updates or newsletters).

• Improve the functionality, design, and content of our Site.

• Analyze how visitors use the Site to inform future development.

• Maintain security and protect against unauthorized access or misuse.

• We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

3. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:

 

Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., email delivery platforms or analytics tools) to help operate our Site. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

 

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

 

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve the Site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

 

5. Email Communications

If you opt into receiving emails from us, we may send you periodic updates about our projects, research, or opportunities. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any of our emails.

 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us to request its removal.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

 

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections or deletions.

• Object to or restrict certain data uses.

• Withdraw consent where applicable.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@openshadows.org.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@openshadows.org