Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The SPARK AI Consortium ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

The SPARK AI Consortium ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing or using our site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms set forth below, please do not use the site.

In addition to the practices described below, we comply with all applicable privacy policies and data protection standards established by the University of California, San Diego. For more information about UC San Diego's privacy practices, please visit their Privacy Statement.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for events or webinars
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in surveys or research
• Apply for membership or partnership

• Register for events or webinars
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in research, surveys, or educational programs
• Apply for membership or partnership

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), when you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device. This information may include your browser type, IP address, time zone, and data related to cookies installed on your device. This data is collected to help us understand how users interact with our site and to improve your browsing experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website and services
• To understand and analyze how you use our website
• To communicate with you about events, research, and consortium activities
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With consortium members and research partners for legitimate research purposes
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell or trade personal information, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for any other circumstance than the following:

• With consortium members and research partners for legitimate academic or scientific research purposes, in accordance with applicable laws and institutional review standards
• With trusted service providers who support the operation of our website or provide services on our behalf, under binding contractual obligations
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security 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 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Your Rights

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

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal information
• The right to erase your personal information
• The right to restrict processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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.

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information from our records as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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