Type of website: Research Repository, News Site, and Blog

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Effective date: 7th day of March, 2024

Glenride is a private for-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovative thinking and driving positive change through its think tank initiatives.

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Purchase is not necessary to become a part of the Glenride community. Your donations will support our efforts to create new knowledge, train the next generation of thinkers, and influence policy decisions on critical issues such as climate change, economic exploitation, cultural intolerance, gender oppression, and political violence.

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As a donor to Glenride, you can expect transparency in how we use your funds, as well as regular updates on the progress and impact of our work.

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We take data privacy and confidentiality very seriously, and any personal information you provide during the donation process will be handled according to applicable laws and best practices.

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By investing in Glenride's think tank initiatives, you are not only supporting cutting-edge research and analysis but also contributing to the development of sustainable solutions for some of the most pressing challenges facing our society today.

glenride.org (the "Site") is owned and operated by Glenride. Glenride is the data controller and can be contacted at:

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dvaughn@glenride.org
(660) 223-0775
250 E Fifth St, Floor 15, Cincinnati, OH 45223

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Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

1. The personal data we will collect;
2. Use of collected data;
3. Who has access to the data collected;
4. The rights of Site users; and
5. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.

You can withdraw your consent by: Text Stop to 6602230775.

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.

We rely on the following legal bases to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes;
2. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us or a third pary to pursue a legitimate interest. Our legitimate interest is not overriden by the interests or fundamenal rights and freedoms of users. Our legitimate interest(s) are: Operating a think tank in Cincinnati, OH; and
3. Processing of user personal data is necessary to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of our official authority.

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically
When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

1. IP address;
2. Location;
3. Hardware and software details;
4. Clicked links;
5. Content viewed;
6. Contact Information; and
7. Social Media Accounts.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

1. First and last name;
2. Age;
3. Date of birth;
4. Sex;
5. Email address;
6. Phone number;
7. Address; and
8. Payment information.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

1. Creating an account; and
2. Clicking on certain elements of the webpages.

How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

1. Improve user experience for communications.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

1. Improving user experience for communications.

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Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

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Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

1. If the law requires it;
2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;
3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and
4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

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No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

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If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

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How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

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You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data
In order to maintain your security, we implement robust browser encryption and host all data within guarded data centers. Access is restricted solely to authorized personnel, who have been vetted and are obligated by confidentiality agreements to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of information. Violating these agreements would result in immediate termination of employment for all staff members handling confidential information. In addition to stringent non-disclosure agreements, we employ robust surveillance mechanisms to ensure compliance with privacy laws and safeguard against potential security breaches.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

International Data Transfers
We transfer user personal data to the following countries:

1. United States of America.

When we transfer user personal data we will protect that data as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements for transferring personal data internationally.

If you are located in the United Kingdom or the European Union, we will only transfer your personal data if:

1. The country your personal data is being transferred to has been deemed to have adequate data protection by the European Commission or, if you are in the United Kingdom, by the United Kingdom adequacy regulations; or
2. We have implemented appropriate safeguards in respect of the transfer. For example, the recipient is a party to binding corporate rules, or we have entered into standard EU or United Kingdom data protection contractual clauses with the recipient..

Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right to be informed;
2. Right of access;
3. Right to rectification;
4. Right to erasure;
5. Right to restrict processing;
6. Right to data portability; and
7. Right to object.

Children
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

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SMS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Consent to Receive Communications: By providing your mobile phone number, you expressly consent to receive automated marketing text messages from us to the mobile phone number provided. Your consent to receive these communications is not required to make a purchase or use any of our services. Message and data rates may apply. You understand that you do not have to provide this consent as a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services from us.
2. Frequency: The frequency of the messages will vary but should be no more than 5 times per month unless otherwise specified in an opt-in promotion.
3. Costs and Charges: We do not charge you for sending or receiving text messages to your mobile device, but message and data rates may apply depending on your plan with your mobile carrier. Please consult your mobile carrier's pricing plans to determine the charges associated with sending and receiving text messages.
4. Carriers Supported: Our SMS service is currently supported by all major carriers in the United States including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, and MetroPCS. The list of supported carriers may change from time to time without notice.
5. Message Content: Messages sent may include new product announcements, promotions, special offers, and other notifications.
6. How to Opt-Out: To stop receiving text messages, reply to any message with the word "STOP." After texting "STOP," you will receive a confirmation text that you have been unsubscribed. If you need assistance, you can contact us by sending an email to [support email address] or calling [support phone number].
7. How to Get Help: For additional information about this SMS program, text the word "HELP" to the short code provided or call [support phone number].
8. Privacy Policy: Our privacy policy can be found at [link to privacy policy page], and it also applies to this SMS program. By participating in our SMS program, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy.
9. Changes to These Terms: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without advance notice. Any changes made will be effective immediately upon posting on [your website's URL]. Your continued participation in our SMS program after changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the modified terms. If you do not agree with the modifications, you should stop participating in this SMS program by replying "STOP."

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How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact our privacy officer here:

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(660) 223-0775
250 E Fifth St, Floor 15, Cincinnati, OH 45223

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Do Not Track Notice
Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We respond to browser-initiated DNT signals. If we receive a DNT signal that indicates a user does not wish to be tracked, we will not track that user.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure
In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

1. You can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing emails. You can opt-out by clicking 'unsubscribe' at the bottom of any marketing email or texting Stop to +1(660)2230775.

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

1. Functional cookies
   Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
2. Analytical cookies
   Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc;
3. Targeting cookies
   Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you; and
4. Third-Party Cookies
   Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:

1. A tool for gathering information on consumer preferences, behaviors, and habits to better tailor content and services to individual users' needs..

Modifications
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Complaints
If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue. If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner you may contact a supervisory authority. You also have the right to directly make a complaint to a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority by contacting the Relevant supervisory authority in their respective jurisdictions.

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