Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3/20/2025

1. Introduction

The Perrin Institute ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information you provide to us directly, such as:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Academic information when applying to our programs (education history, transcripts, etc.)
  • Professional information (work experience, skills, etc.)
  • Any other information you choose to provide to us through forms or communications

2.2 Automatic Information

Information automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser and device information
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, etc.)
  • Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
  • Process and manage applications to our research programs
  • Communicate with you about events, opportunities, and updates
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance our content and services
  • Protect against unauthorized access and legal liability
  • Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide your information

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose information that we collect in the following circumstances:

  • To Our Service Providers: We may share information with third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers and analytics services.
  • For Legal Purposes: We may disclose information in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal request.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you consent to such sharing.

5. Data Security

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

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
  • Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
  • Restricting or objecting to our use of your personal information
  • Requesting portability of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@perrin.org.