Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Extraverse Research Organization ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website to advance the technical and legal frameworks for autonomous housing and self-sufficient communities. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

We are committed to transparency and minimal data collection. As an open-source research organization, we collect only what is necessary to operate our website, process inquiries, and fulfill our mission.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — When you submit a form (event request, contribution, contact, or newsletter signup), we collect the information you provide, such as name, email address, and optional message content.
• Usage data — We may collect anonymized or aggregated data about how visitors use our website, including pages viewed, referral sources, and general geographic region. This helps us improve our site and content.
• Technical data — Logs may include IP address, browser type, and device information necessary for security and troubleshooting. We do not use this for tracking or profiling.
• Donation information — If you donate, our payment processor collects payment details. We receive only transaction confirmation and donor contact information needed for receipts and acknowledgment.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries, event requests, and contribution submissions
• Send newsletter updates when you have opted in
• Process donations and provide tax documentation where applicable
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions may be retained for reference and follow-up. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Donation records are retained for legal and tax compliance.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use essential cookies to enable basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for marketing. Any analytics we use prioritize anonymization and aggregate data over individual tracking.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting, email delivery, donation processing, and analytics. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and contractual obligations. We select providers that align with our commitment to privacy and data minimization.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address provided in our Contact page.

8. International Transfers

The Extraverse operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy.

9. Children

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us through the Contact page.