Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/5/2024

Welcome to Trilith Institute! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://trilithinstitute.org/ (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://trilithinstitute.org.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide:

  • Name, email address, and any other information submitted through forms on the Website.
  • Content provided in comments, inquiries, or feedback.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and user agent string.
  • Usage data, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the Website.

c. Cookies:
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Website. Details about cookie usage include:

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login and Preferences: When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days unless you select “Remember Me,” which extends them to two weeks.
  • Temporary Cookies: A temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Publishing and Editing: When editing or publishing an article, a cookie is saved with the post ID of the article, expiring after one day.

d. Media Uploads:
If you upload images to the Website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
  • Improve the functionality and user experience of the Website.
  • Personalize your interaction with our Website.
  • Send newsletters or promotional materials, if subscribed (you can opt-out at any time).
  • Detect and prevent spam and security threats.
  • Comply with legal requirements.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on the Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Embed additional third-party tracking.
  • Monitor your interactions with their content, including if you have an account and are logged into those websites.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Website or provide services.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection tools.
  • Password Reset Requests: Your IP address is included in password reset emails.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • User Accounts: For users who register on our Website, personal information provided in their user profile is retained indefinitely. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except their username). Administrators can also see and edit this information.

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we delete your personal data, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
  • Withdraw consent for processing your data, where applicable.

For assistance, contact us at info@trilithinstitute.org.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure. Use the Website at your own risk.

9. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside of your country of residence, where privacy laws may differ. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Trilith Institute
210 Trilith Pkwy
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Email: info@trilithinstitute.org

Thank you for trusting Trilith Institute!