Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2026
The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding ("CIPU," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through our website, subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, make a donation, or communicate with us by email. The information you provide may include your name, email address, organization, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and referring websites. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, process donations, send newsletters or updates when you have subscribed, improve our website, analyze website traffic and performance, and comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website usage. We may use services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect anonymous usage information in accordance with their own privacy policies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Embedded Content
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services, including YouTube videos, PayPal donation forms, and social media content. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Donations
Online donations are processed through trusted third-party payment providers such as PayPal. CIPU does not store or have access to your payment card information. Please review PayPal's Privacy Policy for information about how payment information is handled.
External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including educational resources, partner organizations, and media articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect the information you provide. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Wix Platform
This website is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix provides the online platform that enables us to operate our website securely. Your data may be stored through Wix's data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. Wix stores your data on secure servers protected by industry-standard security measures.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding by email at info@understandingip.org.