Last Updated: 26 February 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how SIEGE Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, https://siegeinstitute.com. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information by this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, organization, and other information you voluntarily provide when signing up for newsletters, registering for events, submitting research inquiries, or making donations.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase a publication, we collect payment information such as credit card details. This information is processed securely by our payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
- Research Data: Information you provide when participating in surveys, focus groups, or research studies conducted by our think tank.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral sources.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
- To conduct research, analyze trends, and publish reports.
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, event invitations, and updates about our work (if you have opted in).
- To process donations and send you acknowledgment letters or receipts.
- To improve, personalize, and optimize your experience on our Site.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Research Partners: With partner organizations or academic institutions for collaborative research projects. Data shared for research purposes will be anonymized or aggregated whenever possible.
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors, contractors, or service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, event management tools).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and analyze Site traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct or update your personal information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing communications from us.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as research partners, academic institutions, or funding organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Research Ethics
As a think tank, we are committed to ethical research practices. Any personal information collected for research purposes will be handled with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines. Data will be anonymized or aggregated whenever possible to protect your privacy.
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 we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
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 “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected].
