Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing to be a part of our scientific community at The Center for the Advancement of Data-Intensive Sciences (CADIS), a Nonprofit Corporation (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

If you have any questions about our policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at hello@cadisglobal.org.

This online privacy policy ("Policy") describes CADIS's privacy practices for visitors to our website located at cadisglobal.org ("Site"), including the types of information we gather and track, how we use that information, and with whom we share it.

This Policy only covers our online information collection. It does not apply to anything we do offline. For information on how we handle your personal details in connection with gifts and donations, please see our Donor Privacy Policy. By using our Site, you accept this Policy and agree to its terms.

The site is managed by The Center for the Advancement of Data-Intensive Sciences, located in Maryland, United States of America.

Your Privacy

We respect your privacy and understand how important it is to protect and manage your personal information, such as your name, address, phone number, email, and interests. This Policy explains what personal information we may collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what choices you have about its use, including how you can review and update your information.

How We Collect Your Information

You can browse most of our web pages without sharing who you are or giving us any personal information. When you visit our site, we collect general details like your IP address, the website you came from, which pages you view, what links you click, and how long you spend on each page. We do not connect your IP address to your personal information, so you stay anonymous unless you choose to share your identity. If you decide to register or use certain features, we will ask for some personal information. It is always up to you whether you want to provide this information.

How We Use Your Information

We use non-personally identifiable information to monitor how our site is used and to make improvements. For example, we use IP addresses to help diagnose server issues, analyze trends, manage the site, track visitor movement, and gather information to improve your online experience. We may also use your personally identifiable information for business and administrative reasons, like answering your questions or identifying what interests our users most.

Updating or Removing Your Information

You can review, update, or delete your information whenever you like.

If you receive our newsletter or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in the email.

Use of and Disclosure to Third Parties

CADIS will not rent or sell your personally identifiable information.

We use third parties to provide certain services for our Site. In connection with providing these services, we may share your personally identifiable information with these third parties. In addition, these third parties may collect certain personally identifiable information, such as your name, address, telephone number, and email address. Third parties retained by us to collect this information have implemented measures to collect it and ensure your information is kept securely. Although we endeavor to select only reputable companies that share our commitment to user privacy, we are not responsible for the actions or policies of these third parties. In the unlikely event of a court or law enforcement agency request for personally identifiable information, we will comply with all lawful requests.

International Data Transfers

If you are visiting this site from outside the United States, please note that your information might be sent to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are based. By using our site, you agree to this transfer of your information.

Donor Privacy Policy

CADIS values your privacy and works hard to protect our donors’ information. Please read our Donor Privacy Policy to learn how we handle donor details. This policy is separate from the website Privacy Policy found here.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Whenever we make changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the bottom. If there are significant changes, we will post a clear notice on the Site. We will not change how we use your personal information without first contacting you and getting your consent.

Last updated April 2026.