Privacy policy

At a Glance: Our Promise to You

At The Atheneum Academy, we believe in transparency and integrity. Before you read the formal policy below, we want you to know the most important part:

• We DO NOT sell your personal information. We are a nonprofit organization, not a data broker.

• We only collect what we need to connect you with research opportunities and mentors.

• Your data is used solely to support your academic journey and improve our programs.

Official Privacy Policy

1. Introduction The Atheneum Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or apply for our programs. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect We collect information to facilitate our mission of expanding access to undergraduate research.

• Voluntary Information: When you fill out forms (e.g., "Join the Academy," "Become a Fellow"), we collect personal details such as your name, email address, academic institution, and research interests.

• Technical Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system to help us understand how our site is used.

3. How We Use Your Information We use your data strictly for organizational and programmatic purposes, including but not limited to:

• Processing your application for fellowships or mentorships.

• Connecting you with potential mentors or academic partners.

• Communicating with you about your application status, program updates, or new opportunities.

• Internal analysis to improve the accessibility and equity of our programs.

4. Sharing of Information We do not sell, rent, or lease our student or donor lists to third parties. We may share data only in the following specific contexts:

• Program Partners: We may share relevant student profiles with university labs, faculty mentors, or research partners to facilitate placements. This is central to the service we provide.

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party tools (e.g., website hosting, form builders, email platforms) to operate our business. These parties are bound by confidentiality.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization and users.

5. Data Security We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to university partners or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.

7. Your Rights You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

• Request corrections to your data.

• Request that we delete your information from our records. To exercise these rights, please contact us at Hello@atheneumed.org.

8. Changes to This Policy We may update this policy to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: The Atheneum Academy Email: Tech@theatheneumacademy.org