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Electrochemistry Foundry Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Apr 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Electrochemistry Foundry, Inc. (the "Nonprofit," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information through our website. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in California. This policy is designed to be concise, compliant with California law (including CalOPPA and CCPA/CPRA as of 2026), and easy to understand.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you use our online contact/inquiry form or opt-in to our newsletter.

  • Category: Contact & Identity
  • Specific Data Points Collected: Full name
  • Purpose: To address you and respond to your inquiry.
  • Category: Contact & Digital
  • Specific Data Points Collected: Email address
  • Purpose: To respond to your inquiry and send the newsletter if opted-in.
  • Category: Professional
  • Specific Data Points Collected: Organization name
  • Purpose: To understand the context of your inquiry.
  • Category: Inquiry Details
  • Specific Data Points Collected: Purpose for contacting
  • Purpose: To understand your needs and respond appropriately.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and requests submitted via the contact form.
  • To send you our email newsletter, if you have provided express consent (opt-in).
  • For internal operational purposes, such as improving our website and services.
  • To maintain the security of our website and services.

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3. Cookies and Tracking

We use standard website cookies and analytics to ensure our site functions properly, to personalize content, and to analyze traffic.

  • Do Not Track (DNT): We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because a uniform technical standard for DNT has not been adopted.‍
  • CalOPPA Compliance: We explicitly state the categories of personal information collected and the categories of third parties with whom information is shared within this policy, fulfilling our obligations under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

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4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration, nor do we "share" it for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by California law.

To operate our Nonprofit and this website, we disclosed the following categories of personal information to our service providers for a "business purpose" within the last 12 months:

  • Service Provider Category: Cloud Database & Storage
  • Example Use: To securely store and organize contact form submissions.
  • Service Provider Category: Email Communication Tools
  • Example Use: To respond to inquiries and distribute the optional newsletter.
  • Service Provider Category: Website Host
  • Example Use: To store website data and ensure website security and functionality.

These service providers process your information based on our instructions and are subject to confidentiality and security obligations consistent with California privacy laws.

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Inquiry data is generally kept for a reasonable period necessary to address and document the interaction.
  • Newsletter opt-in data is retained until you unsubscribe.

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6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights concerning your personal information, subject to certain exceptions:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and disclose, and the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: We do not collect or process "sensitive personal information" (as defined by California law) for the purpose of inferring characteristics about consumers. Therefore, the "Right to Limit" the use of such information does not apply to our practices.‍
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a verifiable request to our Privacy Coordinator using the contact information provided in Section 9 below. We will verify your identity by matching the information provided in your request (such as your email address) to the information we have in our records. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

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7. Newsletter Opt-Out / Unsubscribe

If you have opted in to receive our newsletter, you can easily withdraw your consent and opt-out at any time.

  • Unsubscribe Process: Every email newsletter we send contains an "unsubscribe" link, usually located at the bottom of the email. Clicking this link will immediately remove you

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8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA/CCPA)

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

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9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Coordinator:

Attn: Privacy Coordinator

Email: hello@ecfoundry.org

Organization: Electrochemistry Foundry, Inc.