Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

The information Minesight collects depends on how you interact with the Services. 

When you browse our website, we collect:

  • Technical information, such as your browser, operating system, language preference, and IP address
  • Cookies, pixels and similar technologies that are used to track online activity 
  • Usage information, such as which pages you viewed and the websites or search terms that referred you to the site

If you submit a grant proposal, we collect any information contained in the proposal, which may include:

  • Basic biographical details, such as name, gender, date of birth
  • Contact information, such as email, phone number, and address
  • Professional information and affiliations, such as title, role, or employment details
  • Proposal materials, which may include yours or others’ personal information
  • Financial and tax information, e.g. for dispersing funds or reimbursements
  • Any other information you include

If you attend an event, we may collect:

  • Basic biographical details (e.g., name, gender, date of birth) and contact information
  • Professional information and affiliations 
  • Personal preferences, such as dietary preferences and accommodations 
  • Travel information, such as travel preferences and reservations, passport and visa information, and country of nationality and residence
  • Event logistics, such as which activities you are attending
  • Surveys and feedback 
  • Financial information, e.g., for reimbursements
  • Photographs of you

How We Use Information 

Manage Operations. We use the information we collect to manage our operations, including performing accounting, auditing, and other internal functions.

Host Events. We use information we collect to plan and host events, such as convenings, summits, forums, and conferences. This may include planning travel or processing reimbursements.

Research and Analytics.  We may use survey feedback and other information we collect to conduct research to improve our operations.

Communicate With You.  You can sign up for a mailing list to receive electronic communications about events and opportunities. You can always unsubscribe. 

Website. We use technical information, cookies, and usage patterns to operate and improve our website. For example, we perform data traffic analysis to evaluate the usage, performance, and safety of the website. 

Legal Bases of Processing

Contract. We process certain information as necessary to perform our agreements with you, such as  our terms of service. We rely on contractual necessity to manage operations and operate our website.

Legitimate Interest. Legitimate interest refers to something that is desirable to us or someone else (including you), is reasonably expected given the nature of our services, and doesn’t create any undue risk to you. We rely on legitimate interest to perform research and analytics and host events. 

Consent. When we process information on the basis of consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time. We rely on consent for communications you opt into. 

Legal Obligations. We process information to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, or as requested by government or regulatory authorities. We may use information to defend or establish legal claims; protect the safety, property, or rights of Minesight or others, including you; or in connection with corporate restructuring, such as a merger, sale, or other transfer of assets. 

How We Share Information

Program Partners. Some of our programs and events are run jointly with other organizations. We share information with these partner organizations. For example, a partner may be responsible for processing applications, administering parts of the program, or planning events. 

Legal Purposes. We may also share your information if it’s required by law or legal process. For example, we may share your information in response to government requests, or to establish or defend legal claims. We may also share information in connection with a merger, an acquisition, or a transfer of our assets or the assets associated with one of our programs.

Service Providers. We share your information with third-party service providers to help us provide our services. We use service providers for things like web hosting services, newsletter delivery, hosting events, surveys, analytics, and research.

Data Transfers.  Some of the recipients described in this section may be in different countries with different privacy laws. For our users located in the European Economic Area, UK or Switzerland, if we transfer your information to a country that has not been recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection, we rely on safeguards such as agreements with terms approved by the European Commission or ensuring that the recipients are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Others. We may feature information like your name, headshot, and professional information on our website or at events.  Photographs taken at events or program activities  may be used on our website, social media, newsletters, and shared to partners. 

Your Rights

Users located in the EEA, the UK, Switzerland, and certain U.S. states have the right to access, delete, or correct personal information we hold.

 

You may also have the right to object to certain processing, such as processing based on legitimate interests. In certain cases, you also may request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@minesighttech.org. 

Contact Us

Minesight LLC is responsible for the processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Notice.

 

For more information about the processing of your personal information or to exercise your rights, please contact us by email at contact@minesighttech.org.