Our commitment in plain language: We will never sell your data. We will never share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. You are a supporter of our mission — not a product.
1. About the Center for Safer AI
The Center for Safer AI is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to public education on the safe, private, and ethical use of artificial intelligence; workforce training initiatives; digital privacy awareness; and grantmaking to organizations advancing equitable access to technology. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information from our donors, grant applicants, volunteers, and website visitors.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to fulfill our mission.
- Voluntary Information: We collect names and email addresses only when you explicitly provide them — for example, through newsletter sign-ups, event registration, or contact forms.
- Donation Information: All financial transactions are processed through Zeffy, our secure third-party payment platform. We do not store or see your full credit card or bank account details.
- Grant Applicant Information: If you submit a grant inquiry or application, we collect the information necessary to evaluate your organization's eligibility and alignment with our mission.
- Technical Data: We collect anonymous analytics such as browser type and pages visited to ensure our website is functioning correctly. This data is not linked to your identity.
3. Our Donor Privacy Commitment
We take donor privacy seriously. Our commitments to every donor:
- We will never sell, share, rent, or trade donor names or personal information with any other organization.
- We will never send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
- Donors may request that their gifts remain anonymous in any public communications or reports.
- These commitments apply to all data received by the Center for Safer AI, online and offline.
4. Your Privacy Rights
Regardless of your location, you have the following rights with respect to any personal information we hold about you:
We comply with all applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA).
5. AI and Data Ethics
In alignment with our mission, we are transparent about how we use artificial intelligence:
- We do not use donor or visitor data to train AI systems of any kind.
- We do not use automated profiling or AI-driven decision-making to categorize donors.
- Any AI tools used for internal administrative purposes are subject to human review and appropriate data-privacy agreements.
6. Cookies
We use only essential cookies necessary to operate the website. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party behavioral tracking tools.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Security
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. No digital transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us at contact@centerforsaferai.org. We aim to respond within five business days.