OffSet

Institute

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how The Offset Institute, Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal data when you visit or use our website (https://www.offset-institute.org) (the “Service”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the UK GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy laws.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Controller Information:

The Offset Institute, Inc.

4200 Wilson Blvd

Suite 400

Arlington, Virginia, 22203

Email: [email protected]

Information We Collect:

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Job title
Company name
IP address and device/browser information (via cookies – see Cookie Policy)

Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent (e.g., for marketing communications)
Performance of a contract (e.g., providing requested services)
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics and improving our services)

How We Use Your Information:

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Marketing and promotional communications
Targeted advertising (with consent where required)
Website optimization and analytics
Responding to inquiries or requests

We will only use your information for additional purposes with your explicit consent unless otherwise required or permitted by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers that support our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, ad services), under strict data processing agreements.

We may also disclose your information:

To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To protect our rights and safety
As part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

International Transfers:

Your personal data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

Data Retention:

We retain your personal data for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Typically, we retain data for 90 days to 2 years after account termination or user interaction. Some data may be retained longer where required for legal or legitimate business reasons.

Your Rights:

Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restriction of processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK or relevant EU data protection authority)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Marketing Communications:

You may opt out of direct marketing or profiling related to marketing at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and for targeted advertising. Please review our Cookie Policy (https://www.offset-institute.org/cookie-policy/) for full details and options for managing your preferences.

Security of Your Information:

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Data Protection Officer:

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer