The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (“Sloan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, sloan.org (the “Site”).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with the Site:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, or other contact information when you fill out a form, subscribe to updates, or contact us directly.
• Information you submit when applying for grants, submitting reports, or interacting with our grantmaking systems.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Device information and referring URLs

This information helps us understand how users interact with the Site and improve its functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Send newsletters, updates, and other communications you have subscribed to.
• Manage our grantmaking operations
• Improve the functionality, content, and security of the Site
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who support our website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality agreements
• As required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sloan, our grantees, or the public

SMS Communications

If you opt-in to receive SMS communications from us:

• Opt-In Consent: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from Sloan.org.
• Opt-Out Instructions: You can opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any message received.
• Data Usage: Your phone number and consent information will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance site performance and navigation
• Collect aggregated analytics (via services like Google Analytics)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Sloan.org is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of receiving communications by following unsubscribe instructions in emails
• Contact us to update or correct your personal information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2200
New York, NY 10111
Email: i[email protected]