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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 6, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

At Data Driven Decision Lab ("3DL", "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Our Commitment: As a non-profit research organization, we collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our educational services and improve our platform.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Contact information when you reach out to us
  • Feedback and comments you submit
  • Information in research collaborations or partnerships

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Website usage analytics (pages visited, time spent, referral sources)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
  • IP address and general location information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Research Data:

  • We use only publicly available data for our research
  • No personal data is collected for research purposes without explicit consent
  • All research follows ethical guidelines and best practices
2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our educational resources and tools
  • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Develop new features and research capabilities
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse of our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Research Ethics

We never use personal information for research purposes without explicit consent. Our research focuses on publicly available data and aggregate patterns, not individual behavior.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, etc.)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Research Collaborations: Aggregated, anonymized data for academic research (with your consent)
  • Open Source Projects: Technical data necessary for our open-source contributions

Important: We will never share your personal information with commercial entities for marketing purposes or sell your data to data brokers.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our website performance and user experience
  • Provide secure access to our services

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure hosting and infrastructure
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Note: While we use industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact information: Until you request deletion or cease communication
  • Website analytics: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
  • Research data: Publicly available data retained as per research requirements
  • Legal requirements: As required by applicable law
8. International Data Transfers

As a research organization, we may transfer data internationally for legitimate research purposes. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, by other means such as email or website notice.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Data Driven Decision Lab (3DL)

Email: Available through our contact page

GitHub: github.com/data-driven-decision-lab

Data Protection Officer: For privacy-related inquiries, please reach out through our contact page and mark your inquiry as "Privacy/Data Protection."

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 6, 2025. We are committed to protecting your privacy while advancing evidence-based decision making.