Privacy Policy

DSR Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at dsrfund.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site or interact with our services.

This policy is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before being relied upon as a complete legal document.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Briefing Requests: Name, email address, organization, and inquiry details submitted through our briefing request form (powered by Tally).
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address provided when subscribing to our newsletter.
• Account Information: If you create an account, authentication data managed through our authentication provider (Clerk), which may include your name, email address, and profile information.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: Page views, referral sources, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location collected through Vercel Analytics. This data is aggregated and does not include personal identifiers.
• Cookies & Local Storage: Essential cookies for authentication session management and cookie consent preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to briefing requests and institutional inquiries
• Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in
• Authenticate and manage user accounts
• Analyze website usage to improve our content and services
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests

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

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the Site. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Site uses the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and cookie consent tracking. These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. These help us understand how visitors use the Site.

We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie banner on the Site.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit via TLS/HTTPS
• Encryption of data at rest in our database systems
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Regular security reviews of third-party service providers

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Account data is retained until you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
• Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@dsrfund.org. We will respond within 30 days.

8. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal information include: consent (for newsletter subscriptions and optional cookies), contractual necessity (for account management), and legitimate interest (for analytics and site improvement). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect and how it is used, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@dsrfund.org.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at: