Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

OPEN Silicon Valley ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website opensv.org and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership
• Sign up for events
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process membership applications and renewals
• Organize and manage events
• Send newsletters and communications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: