Privacy Policy
The Tell Institute (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have when you visit our website or interact with us online.
If you have questions, email us at info@theTellInstitute.org.
What we collect
Information you provide
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Contact details and messages when you email us or use site forms (e.g., “Get Involved,” “Contact Us,” mailing list sign-up).
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Survey responses, including your interests and affiliations, when you choose to complete our surveys.
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Event registrations or donations (handled by third-party providers; we receive limited details needed for records and follow-up).
Information collected automatically
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Device and browser information, IP address, general location, pages viewed, and interactions. We collect this through cookies and similar technologies.
Information from service providers
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We may receive aggregated metrics from tools like site analytics, email providers, or survey platforms.
How we use information
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To operate, maintain, and improve our website and programs.
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To communicate with you, including sending updates you request.
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To personalize content and measure engagement.
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To process forms, registrations, or surveys.
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To protect our site, prevent misuse, and comply with law.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use:
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Essential cookies to make the site work.
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Analytics cookies to understand site usage and improve performance.
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Functional cookies to remember your preferences.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. If we provide a site control, you can adjust your preferences at Cookie Settings (add this link/button in your footer or banner).
Legal bases (EU/UK visitors)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on: your consent, our legitimate interests (e.g., site operation, improvement), contract performance, and legal obligations.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with:
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Service providers that help us run the site and communications (e.g., Wix for hosting, email newsletter tools, analytics, payment/donation or survey platforms). They may process data on our behalf under agreements that limit their use.
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Authorities when required by law, and to protect our rights, users, and the public.
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Aggregated or de-identified data for reporting and evaluation; this does not identify you.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, then delete or de-identify it in line with our retention practices and legal requirements.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information. No system is perfectly secure, so please use caution when sharing information online.
Your choices
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Emails: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or updates using the link in our emails or by writing to info@theTellInstitute.org.
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Cookies: Use your browser settings and, if available, our Cookie Settings control.
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Surveys/forms: Participation is optional.
Your rights (where applicable)
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your information, to object or restrict certain processing, or to withdraw consent. To make a request, email info@theTellInstitute.org and we will respond as required by law. We may need to verify your identity. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Children’s privacy
Our site is intended for general audiences and not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided information, contact us and we will delete it.
International transfers
If you visit the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may be different. We take steps to protect your information as described here.
Third-party links and embeds
Our site may link to or embed content from other services (for example, video platforms, survey tools, or social media). Those services operate under their own privacy policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Significant changes will be posted on this page.