Privacy Policy

1Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• Information you provide. When you subscribe to updates or email us, we receive details such as your name, email address, organization, role, and any message you send.
• Communication preferences. Your choices about which updates you want to receive from us.
• Automatic information. When you visit this website, we and our service providers collect device and usage data (such as browser type, pages viewed, approximate location, and referring site) using cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics.

2How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve this website and our programs, and respond to your inquiries.
• Send you updates about workshops, funding program announcements, and ecosystem news, if you have subscribed.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

3How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Northeastern University and its Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, which administer Phasebridge.
• Service providers that help us run the website and communications, such as Google (Google Forms, Google Analytics) and our hosting provider.
• Program funders and partners, in aggregate or de-identified form where possible, to report on program reach and outcomes.
• Authorities or other parties where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

4Your Choices

Marketing communications. You can unsubscribe from our updates at any time by emailing us at [email protected].

Access, correction, and deletion. You may ask us what personal information we hold about you, and request that we correct or delete it, by contacting us. We will respond as required by applicable law.

5Online Tracking Opt-Out

You can limit tracking by managing or blocking cookies in your browser settings, using a privacy-focused browser or extension, or installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

6Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7Children

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

8Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows when it was last revised; changes take effect when posted.

9How to Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information? Email [email protected].