Effective Date: 10/6/24

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The Los Altos Institution (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

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Personal Information:
When you voluntarily provide it to us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Any other personal information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or applying to our programs.

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Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of cookies, web beacons, or other technologies, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Referring website

• Pages visited and time spent on our website

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our website.

• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, or send you updates about our programs, initiatives, and services.

• To analyze how users interact with our website and improve its functionality.

• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device to remember your preferences and track usage. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

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4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in the operation of our website or services, such as hosting providers or email communication services. These parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

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6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Non-personal information may be retained for longer periods to analyze trends and improve our services.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• The right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

• The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.

• The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@losaltosinstitution.org.

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8. Third-Party Links

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

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9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
info@losaltosinstitution.org