Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2023

Please read this privacy policy (“Policy “) carefully before using the https://cedarinnovation.org website (“Website”) operated by Cedar Innovation Foundation (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Cedar Innovation Foundation complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Cedar Innovation Foundation has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (EU-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from the European Union in reliance on the EU-U.S.DPF. Cedar Innovation Foundation has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from Switzerland in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. DPF. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles and/or the Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/.

This Policy is designed to help users understand how Cedar Innovation Foundation uses and protects the data you provide to us when you submit a form or visit the Website. We reserve the right to change the Policy at any given time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least ten days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Why We Collect Your Data

Cedar Innovation Foundation collects your data for a variety of purposes, including to help improve user experience, better understand user needs, improve services, send informational and promotional communications to users and potential users, engage users in surveys and other research efforts, customize website offerings to better serve users according to user preferences and online behavior. Individuals have the right to request, under applicable law, that their personal data be updated or corrected for any inaccuracies, limited to specified uses, or deleted. Data requests can be made by emailing the Company at: info@cedarinnovation.org

What User Data We Collect

We are committed to the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Principles when receiving personal data. When you visit the Website, we may collect the following information and data: your IP address, your contact information such as your email address, other information including interests and preferences, and other information including your data profile regarding your online behavior on our website.

Cookie Policy

By agreeing to our Cookie Policy and allow our website to use cookies, you expressly agree to Cedar Innovation Foundation using the data it collects regarding your online behavior, including but not limited to analyzing web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, websites you visit, and other online activities. The data collected via cookies is collected in part to customize and improve services to user needs and once is no longer needed is removed from our systems. In no way is Cedar Innovation Foundation allowed to gain control of a user or visitor’s computer. Users and visitors may disable cookies by accessing the settings of your internet browser.

Safeguarding and Securing Data

Cedar Innovation Foundation is committed to securing data and keeping confidential data intended to be kept confidential. Cedar Innovation Foundation undertakes reasonable efforts to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure through the use of technology and software designed to safeguard information and data. Data may be shared with public authorities to meet national security law enforcement requirements. In the case of transfer to third parties, visitors and users are notified. Additional third parties with whom Cedar Innovation Foundation shares data includes providers for analytical purposes. In adherence with the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Principles, the Company remains responsible and liable if a third-party engaged with to process personal information on behalf of the Company does so in a method inconsistent with the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Principles, unless Cedar Innovation Foundation proves that it is not responsible for the matter giving rise to the damage;

Limitation of Liability

By using our services, you expressly agree that neither Cedar Innovation Foundation nor any related party involved in delivery of services will be liable for any incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages or damages for any economic loss, lost profits, revenues, data, or any business interruption or technical failure or resulting consequences from any disruption in services delivery. Cedar Innovation Foundation shall not be liable for any damages or loss that result in failure to provide services, or the cost of substitute services. Under certain circumstances, users or visitors may be able to invoke binding arbitration to resolve disputes regarding Data Privacy Framework (DPF) compliance. See https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/ for further information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or complaints about these Terms, please contact us at info@cedarinnovation.org.

Cedar Innovation Foundation is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).