Privacy Policy
Effective 1/1/2026
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Civic Data & Research Institute, Inc. (“the Institute”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website.
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1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you subscribe to communications, contact us, or register for updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and organizational affiliation (if provided).
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Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and date and time of access. This information is used only to understand site usage and improve functionality.
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2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries
Distribute research, reports, and updates
Provide email and SMS communications you have opted into
Improve website performance and security
The Institute does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
3. Communications and Messaging Data
If you opt in to email or SMS communications, we may store your contact information, communication preferences, and records of consent and opt-out activity. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
You may opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link included in emails. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
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4. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share information only if required by law or with trusted service providers who assist with website operations and are required to maintain confidentiality.
6. Data Security
The Institute takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and the Institute does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.
9. Contact Information
Civic Data & Research Institute, Inc.
2800 N 6th St, Unit 1, PMB 917
Saint Augustine, FL 32084cdrinstitute@proton.me