Starlight Anomalies Research Institute - Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Starlight Anomalies Research Institute ("SARI"). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and research. SARI is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. We are located in Roswell, New Mexico, a hub for UFO research and analysis.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that you may provide to us through our website, located at www.starlightanomalies.org (the "Site"), and related services. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site. This policy is effective as of January 1, 2024.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

Personal Information: This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in our research initiatives. For example, if you report a UFO sighting through our online form, we will collect your contact information and details about the sighting.
Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited on the Site, and other browsing information. We collect this information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
Usage Data: Information about how you use the Site, including the frequency and duration of your activities, the features you use, and the links you click.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services. This includes personalizing your experience, providing customer support, and troubleshooting technical issues.
To Communicate With You: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, and other information about SARI and our research. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
To Conduct Research: We use the information you provide to conduct research on UFO sightings, alien encounters, and other unexplained phenomena. This research may be published in academic journals, presented at conferences, or shared with the public through our website and other channels. Anonymized data will be prioritized for public release.
To Comply With Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
To Protect Our Rights: We may use your information to protect our rights, property, and safety, and the rights, property, and safety of others.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting research, sending communications, and providing other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, and safety, or the rights, property, and safety of others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another controller.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@starlightanomalies.org. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our systems from unauthorized access.
Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@starlightanomalies.org. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Starlight Anomalies Research Institute
Attn: Privacy Officer
117 E 5th St, Roswell, NM 88203
Email: privacy@starlightanomalies.org
Phone: (575) 622-1947

Our Privacy Officer, Dr. Aris Thorne, is dedicated to ensuring the protection of your personal information and addressing any concerns you may have regarding our privacy practices. Dr. Thorne is available to answer your questions and provide clarification on any aspect of this policy.

Thank you for visiting the Starlight Anomalies Research Institute website. We are committed to protecting your privacy while advancing our understanding of unexplained aerial phenomena. We encourage you to explore our research findings, contribute your own observations, and join us in our quest to uncover the truth.

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