Last Updated: February 23, 2025

 

This Privacy Policy explains how the Foundation for Economic Study of Disrupribe Innovation ("we," "us," or "our"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic study of disruptive innovation, collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website (“Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

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a. Newsletter Subscribers  

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:  

- Email Address

 

b. Donors  

When you make a donation through our Site, we collect:  

- First and Last Name  

- Email Address  

- Donation Amount

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

 

Newsletter Subscribers:  

  - To send you periodic newsletters, updates, and information about our research, programs, and events.  

  - To respond to inquiries.

 

- Donors:  

  - To process and acknowledge your donations.  

  - To send receipts, tax information, and donor-related communications.  

  - To provide updates on how donations are being used to further our mission.

  

- General Purposes:  

  - To improve and personalize your experience on our Site.  

  - To analyze trends and administer the Site.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We collect and process your personal information based on:

- Consent: By subscribing to our newsletter or making a donation, you provide consent for the collection and use of your personal information for the specified purposes.

- Legitimate Interests: We rely on our legitimate interests in maintaining the operation of our organization, communicating with our supporters, and improving our services.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

 

- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, processing payments, or managing communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.

- Organizational Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction, your information may be transferred as a business asset. In such cases, we will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

 

5. 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, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

6. Data Retention

 

We retain your personal information 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 personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

 

- Access: The right to request access to your personal information.

- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

- Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

 

8. Third-Party Websites

 

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

9. Children's Privacy

 

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

 

11. Contact Us

 

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

 

FESDI

203 W 81st Street, New-York, NY 10024

[Email Address]  

[Phone Number]