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Privacy Policy

​AI Innovation for Social Impact Inc.​

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AI Innovation for Social Impact Inc. (“AIN4SI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, submit forms, register for programs or events, apply for scholarships, make donations, communicate with us, or participate in our activities.

AIN4SI is a nonprofit organization committed to closing the AI gap by expanding access to AI education, digital skills, workforce development, research opportunities, and responsible technology adoption for underserved and low- and middle-income communities.

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By using our website or participating in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you, automatically through our website, or from trusted partners when you interact with our programs and services.

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, city, state, ZIP code, and organization.

  • Program and event information, such as registration details, RSVP responses, attendance records, eligibility information, scholarship applications, training interests, education level, employment interests, LinkedIn or job-search profile information, Gmail account confirmation, and other information needed to deliver our programs.

  • Donation information, such as donation amount, donor name, billing details, and optional comments. Payment information may be processed by third-party payment processors, and we do not intentionally store full credit card information on our systems.

  • Communications, such as messages sent through our contact form, email inquiries, feedback, survey responses, testimonials, and support requests.

  • Media and photography consent information, where applicable, such as permission to take or use photos, videos, professional headshots, quotes, or testimonials from events and programs.

  • Partnership and volunteer information, such as your role, organization, professional background, availability, and areas of interest.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit ain4si.org, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

  • General location information

  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies

  • Website usage and analytics data

  • This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve our services, monitor security, and measure outreach effectiveness.

C. Information from Third-Party Platforms

We may use third-party platforms to support our work, such as website hosting providers, email marketing tools, donation processors, event registration tools, survey platforms, learning platforms, Google Forms, Google Workspace, Coursera or other training platforms, analytics tools, and social media platforms.

If you interact with AIN4SI through these third-party services, those platforms may also collect information according to their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use You Information

We may use your information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • Respond to inquiries and contact form submissions

  • Register participants for events, workshops, programs, and scholarships

  • Communicate about program updates, training opportunities, events, and resources

  • Evaluate scholarship or program eligibility

  • Provide access to AI literacy, digital skills, workforce development, and training opportunities

  • Coordinate professional headshot events and related participant communications

  • Process donations and provide donation confirmations or receipts

  • Manage volunteers, partners, sponsors, and community collaborations

  • Send newsletters, announcements, and educational content

  • Conduct surveys, impact measurement, reporting, and program evaluation

  • Improve our programs, services, and community outreach

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems

  • Comply with legal, tax, reporting, and regulatory obligations

  • Prevent fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, or other harmful activity

  • We do not use your personal information to make decisions that intentionally discriminate against individuals or communities.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

If you make a donation through our website, your payment may be processed by a third-party payment provider. We may receive limited information about your donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, transaction date, and optional comments.

We do not intentionally collect or store full payment card numbers. Payment processors handle payment information according to their own privacy and security practices.

4. Scholarships, Training, and Workforce Development Programs

AIN4SI may collect information from individuals applying for or participating in scholarships, AI literacy courses, digital skills training, workforce development programs, professional headshot events, or similar activities.

This information may be used to:

  • Confirm eligibility

  • Enroll participants in programs

  • Communicate instructions and reminders

  • Connect participants with training platforms or learning resources

  • Track participation and completion

  • Measure program outcomes

  • Prepare reports for funders, partners, or internal evaluation

  • Where possible, reports shared with funders or partners will use aggregated or de-identified information instead of personally identifiable information.

  • AIN4SI does not guarantee employment, job placement, interviews, hiring, or specific career outcomes from participation in its events or programs.

5. Professional Headshots, Photos, Videos, and Media

AIN4SI may host events where photos, videos, interviews, testimonials, or professional headshots are taken.

For professional headshot events, photos may be used to provide participants with career-support materials, such as images for LinkedIn or other job-search profiles. We may also take general event photos or videos for documentation, reporting, outreach, social media, newsletters, or promotional purposes.

Where required or appropriate, we may ask for your consent before using your image, name, quote, or testimonial in public-facing materials.

If you do not want your photo, video, quote, or testimonial used publicly, you may contact us using the information listed below.

6. AI Tools and Responsible Use of Data

AIN4SI’s mission involves education, training, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We may use AI-enabled tools to support program design, educational content, communications, data analysis, participant support, translation, summarization, or program evaluation.

When using AI tools, we aim to follow responsible practices, including:

  • Using only the information needed for the intended purpose

  • Avoiding unnecessary use of sensitive personal information

  • Reviewing AI-assisted outputs before making important decisions

  • Protecting participant privacy

  • Avoiding discriminatory or unfair uses of data

  • Using aggregated or de-identified data when appropriate

  • We do not intentionally sell participant data to AI companies or use personal data to train public AI models without appropriate notice or consent.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information in limited circumstances, including with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website, manage forms, send emails, process donations, host events, provide learning platforms, store data, or analyze website usage.

  • Program partners who help deliver scholarships, training, mentoring, workforce development, or community services.

  • Funders, sponsors, and grant partners for reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and compliance purposes. We aim to share aggregated or de-identified information when practical.

  • Legal, tax, or regulatory authorities when required to comply with applicable laws, audits, reporting obligations, subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.

  • Successor organizations if AIN4SI is involved in a merger, restructuring, transfer of assets, or similar organizational change.

  • We do not sell your personal information.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve user experience, evaluate outreach, and maintain website security.

You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

If we use third-party analytics or advertising-related tools in the future, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

9. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you program updates, event reminders, newsletters, scholarship information, educational resources, donation confirmations, or other relevant communications.

You may unsubscribe from non-essential marketing or newsletter communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

We may still send important administrative messages related to your participation, donation, application, or inquiry.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including program administration, reporting, donor records, legal compliance, financial records, audit requirements, dispute resolution, and organizational recordkeeping.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the program, legal obligations, grant reporting requirements, and operational needs.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, email system, online form, or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect the information entrusted to us.

12. Children’s Privacy

AIN4SI’s programs may serve students, youth, families, or educational communities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental, guardian, school, or organizational consent where required by law.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete or limit the information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided us personal information may contact us at the email address below.

13. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we have about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain information

  • Request that we limit certain uses of your information

  • Opt out of certain communications

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request information about how your data is used or shared

  • Connecticut residents may have certain rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, which gives residents rights over personal data and sets responsibilities for covered organizations that process personal data.

  • To make a privacy request, contact us at:

    • Email: info@ain4si.org

    • Website: ain4si.org

    • Location: Meriden, Connecticut

      • We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, social media pages, donation processors, registration forms, training providers, or partner organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites or platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

15. International Users

AIN4SI may work with individuals, partners, or communities in the United States and internationally. If you access our website or participate in our programs from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

By using our website or participating in our programs, you understand that your information may be transferred, stored, or processed outside your country of residence.

16. Sensitive Information

Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific program or requested by AIN4SI. Sensitive information may include government identification numbers, financial account numbers, health information, immigration information, or other highly confidential data.

If a program requires sensitive information, we will aim to collect only what is necessary and handle it with appropriate care.

17. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, website, legal requirements, technology, or privacy practices.

When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of our website or participation in our programs after updates means you accept the revised policy.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how AIN4SI handles personal information, please contact us:

AI Innovation for Social Impact Inc.
Email: info@ain4si.org
Website: ain4si.org
Location: Meriden, Connecticut

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