Privacy Policy

Introduction

The ReformAItion Institute ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ecclesiai.org, engage with our research, or support our work.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Make a donation or financial contribution
• Register for events or convenings
• Participate in our research studies

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Professional affiliation and title
• Donation and payment information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about our work
• Donations: To process and acknowledge financial contributions
• Research: To conduct our Double Edged AI Study and other research initiatives
• Website Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Mission Advancement: To engage supporters, partners, and stakeholders in our policy development work

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email distribution, payment processing, and other operational functions (these parties are contractually obligated to protect your information)
• Partner Organizations: With our partner organizations (such as Gloo, Right Now Media, Church of England, etc.) only when you explicitly consent or when collaborating on research
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Organizational Transfer: In connection with any merger, sale of organizational assets, or transition of service to another provider

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

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 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@ecclesiai.org.

International Data Transfers

The ReformAItion Institute is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests in advancing our mission.