Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bottlenecks Institute ("we," "our," or "us") is a non-profit organization committed to exploring barriers that shape our future and finding pathways to abundance, efficiency, and human flourishing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, profile details)
• Content you create or upload (cards, comments, research contributions)
• Communication preferences and subscription settings
• Feedback, survey responses, and correspondence with us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

As a non-profit organization, we use your information to further our mission and provide valuable services:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
• Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and information about our research and initiatives
• Research & Analysis: To understand usage patterns and improve our content and platform
• Community Building: To facilitate connections between researchers, practitioners, and interested individuals
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Mission Advancement: To further our non-profit mission of identifying and addressing bottlenecks

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety & Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, users, or others
• Research Collaboration: Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with research partners to advance our mission
• Organizational Changes: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with user notification)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection practices

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bottlenecksinstitute.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: