Privacy policy.

This privacy notice for Cirrus Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:

  • Visit our website at https://www.cirrusinstitute.org, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice;

  • Engage with us in other related ways, including through email, social media, or events.

Questions or concerns?
Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. You can contact us at hello@cirrusinstitute.org with any questions.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

  • Information we collect: We may collect limited personal information (such as your name and email) when you interact with our Services.

  • Sensitive information: We do not process sensitive personal data.

  • Third-party data: We do not buy or receive information from third parties.

  • How we use data: To operate our website, communicate with you, and improve our Services.

  • Data sharing: We may share information with service providers who help us operate our website or manage communications, under strict confidentiality.

  • Data protection: We maintain reasonable security measures, though no system is 100% secure.

  • Your rights: Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your information.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our Services. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address and device identifiers

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages viewed and interactions with the site

This information is used to maintain website functionality, security, and analytics.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

We use personal information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website;

  • Respond to inquiries or contact requests;

  • Send updates or newsletters (if you have subscribed);

  • Improve site performance and security;

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (EU/UK USERS)

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for newsletter subscriptions or contact forms);

  • Legitimate interest (to operate and improve our Services);

  • Legal obligation (to comply with applicable law).

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at hello@cirrusinstitute.org.

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?

We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who support our website, email delivery, or analytics. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only on our behalf.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our website and servers are located in the United States. If you access our Services from another country, you consent to your information being transferred and processed in the U.S. We use standard data protection measures consistent with applicable law.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it promptly.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data;

  • Withdraw consent for communications;

  • Object to or restrict data processing.

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@cirrusinstitute.org.

10. DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS

Our website does not currently respond to browser “Do-Not-Track” signals due to lack of a consistent industry standard.

11. UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will include a new “Last Updated” date and will be effective upon posting.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice, you can contact us at:

Cirrus Institute
Email: hello@cirrusinstitute.org

Last Updated: October 2025