Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: August 27, 2025

 

The San Diego Institute of Technology (“SDIT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with us online.

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1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information you provide (such as name, email, phone number, address) when you sign up for our waitlist, internships, donations, or events.

• Payment Information when you make a donation or purchase through PayPal or other payment processors (we do not store your full payment details).

• Usage Data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general analytics to help us improve the website.

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about SDIT programs, events, and opportunities.

• Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.

• Improve our website, programs, and user experience.

• Comply with legal and nonprofit reporting obligations.

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3. How We Share Information

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (such as PayPal, Kajabi) who process data on our behalf.

• When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

• With your consent.

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4. Cookies & Analytics

 

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

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5. Data Security

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

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6. Your Rights

 

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Update or correct your information.

• Opt-out of emails or communications.

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal or tax record requirements).

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at: brandon@sandiegotech.org 

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7. Children’s Privacy

 

Our website and programs are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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8. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted with the updated effective date.

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9. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

 

San Diego Institute of Technology 

Email: [email protected]