Think-Tanked (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the public interest, particularly at the intersection of technology, society, and systems-level change. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information that you choose to share with us when using our website and related digital communications (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we recommend that you discontinue use of the Services. This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws in the United States and, where applicable, international data protection standards.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, forms, email communications, and any other user-initiated contact with Think-Tanked. It does not apply to employee data, vendor relationships, or offline activities not connected to our Services.

We collect only the personal information necessary for nonprofit operations, communications, and digital engagement. 

A. Information You Provide Directly 

This may include: 

• Name and contact information (e.g., email address) 

• Affiliation, role, or organization (if voluntarily submitted) 

• Information you submit via contact forms, feedback forms, surveys, event registrations, or content contributions 

You are under no obligation to provide personal information. However, certain features or communications may be unavailable without it. 

B. Information Collected Automatically 

Our Services may collect limited technical information automatically, such as: 

• Browser type and operating system 

• Internet Protocol (IP) address 

• Date and time of access 

• Pages visited and time spent on our site 

• Referring website addresses 

This information helps us understand usage patterns and maintain website functionality. We do not use this information to identify individuals, and we do not associate this data with any personal profile unless required for security or compliance purposes.

We use the information collected for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including: 

• To respond to inquiries or provide requested information 

• To send updates, newsletters, and event invitations (if you opt in) 

• To administer surveys, forms, or voluntary participation activities 

• To assess and improve the reach, quality, and security of our Services 

• To comply with applicable laws and enforce our policies 

We do not use personal information for profiling, behavioral advertising, or automated decision-making.

Where required under international law (such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)), we process personal data based on: 

• Your consent 

• Our legitimate interests in operating as a nonprofit 

• Compliance with a legal obligation 

• Fulfillment of a request or contractual engagement (e.g., registering for an event) 

You may withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information under limited circumstances, including: 

• With service providers who support our operations (e.g., technical support, email systems), under confidentiality agreements 

• When required by law, such as to comply with legal process or enforceable government requests 

• With your express permission, such as when collaborating with aligned organizations or researchers 

• To protect rights, safety, or security, including preventing fraud or unauthorized access 

We do not disclose your information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the interaction, applicable regulations, or the need for legitimate archival or impact measurement. Where data is retained for internal analysis, it will be anonymized or aggregated whenever possible.

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

• Access your personal information 

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information 

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions 

• Withdraw consent to data use for communications or engagement 

• Object to certain processing activities 

• File a complaint with a data protection authority (if applicable) 

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@think-tanked.org with your name and the nature of your request. We may request additional information to verify your identity and the legitimacy of the request. We will respond within the time period required by applicable law.

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to take appropriate precautions when sharing information online.

Think-Tanked is based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection as your country of residence. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer where such consent is required. Where applicable, we rely on approved legal mechanisms (such as standard contractual clauses) for cross-border data transfers.

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under the age defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under this age. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child may have provided personal information may contact us at privacy@think-tanked.org.

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for reference and convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, the revised version will be posted with a new "Last Revised" date. Substantive changes will be highlighted if required by law. Your continued use of our Services after an update signifies your agreement to the updated policy.

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at: 

Email: privacy@think-tanked.org