OPEN AAM ORG
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 26, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
At OPEN AAM ORG, we believe that privacy is fundamental to building trust with our community and fulfilling our mission as a non-profit organisation. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website (openaam.org), our services, or participate in our events and programs.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit registered in Delaware, we are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy rights. We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and further our mission, and we never sell your personal data.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
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Register for an account on our website
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Sign up for our newsletter or communication
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Make a donation
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Participate in our events, surveys, or programs.
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Contact us directly
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Contribute to our open-source projects.
This information may include:
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Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
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Professional information (job title, organisation)
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Donation information (transaction records, not full payment details)
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Communication preferences
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Information about your interests related to our mission
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information
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Usage information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and referring websites
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Location data (typically city/country level based on IP address)
We use this information to improve our website and services, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Open-Source Project Contributions
As an open-source organisation, most contributions to our projects are public. If you contribute to our open-source initiatives, please be aware that:
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Your username and email may be associated with your contributions
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Comments, code submissions, and other contributions may be publicly visible
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Your activity history within our code repositories may be accessible to others
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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Providing and improving our services and website
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Communicating with you about our programs, events, and updates
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Processing and acknowledging donations
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Managing your account and preferences
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Responding to your inquiries and requests
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Analysing usage patterns to enhance user experience
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Ensuring the security of our systems and preventing fraud
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Complying with legal obligations
Data Minimisation and Retention
We follow the principle of data minimisation, collecting only what is necessary to fulfil our mission and provide our services. We retain your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and are selective about how we share your information:
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Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process donations, or provide other essential services. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us.
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Open-Source Community: Information you choose to share in public forums, code repositories, or community discussions is visible to other community members.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. As a Delaware-based organisation, we extend the following rights to all our users:
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Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information.
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Right to Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
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Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of communications or certain types of data processing.
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Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
For Delaware residents, additional rights under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) will apply starting January 1, 2025.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site. These technologies help us:
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Remember your preferences and settings
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Understand how visitors navigate our website.
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Measure the effectiveness of our content.
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Improve the overall user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
We do not use cookies for third-party advertising purposes or to track you across other websites.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Special Provisions for Delaware Residents
As a Delaware-registered organisation, we comply with the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), which takes effect on January 1, 2025. Under this law, Delaware residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know the categories of third parties to which we have disclosed their personal data.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
OPEN AAM ORG
8 The Green, STE B, Dover, DE 19901, USA
Email: privacy@openaam.org