Privacy and Terms

Privacy Policy

We Value Your Privacy

Machine Intelligence Research Institute, Inc. (“MIRI”) has adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect and use information when you use intelligence.org (the “Website”). MIRI values your privacy and strives to be transparent about our data practices.

What Information We Collect

We collect certain personally identifiable information (“PII”), including IP addresses, geolocation data, and information about your Website usage. We may also collect additional information (which may include your name, email, phone number, occupation, payment information, and other details) you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in our blog
• Volunteer or attend workshops
• Make donations
• Apply for jobs

Legal Basis for Processing

For users in Europe, we process your data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., for newsletters)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., processing donations)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Website, security)
• Legal obligations (when required by law)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve our services, process donations and registrations, communicate with you, and analyze Website usage.

We may share your information with Service providers that help us operate (payment processors, event platforms and, if required, legal authorities.

We do not sell or rent your personal information, though we may share data as described above.

Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. For European users, we implement appropriate safeguards for these transfers as required by law.

Privacy Rights for European Residents (GDPR)

You have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (with certain exceptions)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

Privacy Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have rights to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Delete your personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your information
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Additional Information

• How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@intelligence.org. We’ll respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA/CPRA).
• Website Content: The information on our Website is provided “as is” without warranty. If you believe content contains errors or violates third-party rights, contact admin@intelligence.org.
• Copyright Claims: For copyright infringement claims, contact copyright@intelligence.org with the required DMCA notice information.
• Acceptable Use: You agree not to: send unsolicited messages to users, attempt to interfere with the Website, circumvent security measures, use automated tools to access the Website, attempt to access users’ information, or harass users.
• Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
• Children’s Privacy: Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
• Do Not Track: We do not track users across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
• Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the dates at the top of this policy.

Legal Terms

• Limitation of Liability: The Website is provided “as-is” without warranties. MIRI’s liability is limited to the amount you paid to use the Website or $1,000, whichever is less.
• Dispute Resolution: Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Berkeley, California under American Arbitration Association rules and California law.
• Force Majeure: MIRI is not responsible for failures due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remainder of the Policy remains enforceable.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under this Agreement. MIRI may assign its rights.
• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter.