Privacy notice.

Information you provide

If you submit the contact form or email the Institute, we receive the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, organization, inquiry type, subject, message, and related correspondence.

Information collected automatically

The hosting provider may create standard server logs containing information such as IP address, browser type, requested page, referring page, date, time, and error information. The contact form may briefly use an IP-derived identifier and submission time to limit automated or repeated submissions.

How information is used

Information may be used to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential research or collaboration fit, maintain website security, prevent abuse, troubleshoot technical issues, keep appropriate business records, and comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and analytics

This version of the website does not deploy advertising cookies or third-party analytics. The hosting environment may use strictly necessary technical features to deliver or protect the site. This notice will be updated before optional analytics or similar tracking is introduced.

Sharing

Phantoms Institute does not sell personal information. Information may be handled by service providers supporting website hosting, email, security, or administration; shared with advisers under appropriate obligations; or disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights and safety, or investigate misuse.

Retention and security

Information is retained only as reasonably necessary for the purposes described, subject to operational, legal, contractual, and records requirements. Reasonable safeguards are intended to protect information, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed secure.

Sensitive information

Do not submit classified information, Controlled Unclassified Information, export-controlled technical data, proprietary information, procurement-sensitive information, sensitive personal information, or other protected material through this website.

Your choices

You may request access, correction, or deletion of information you submitted, subject to legal and operational limits, by emailing research@phantomsinstitute.org. You may also choose not to use the form and contact the Institute by another published channel.

External links and children

This website may link to third-party sites with their own practices. The site is intended for professional and institutional audiences and is not directed to children under 13.

Changes

This notice may be updated as the Institute, website, or applicable requirements develop. The effective date above identifies the current version.

Contact

Questions about this notice may be sent to research@phantomsinstitute.org.