This Privacy Policy explains how the American Metaverse Association (“Meta X,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website, http://www.usameta.org (“Site”). This policy is designed in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable state and federal privacy laws. By accessing or using this Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information from users:
A. Identifiers: Your full name, email address, phone number, IP address, user ID, and mailing address.
B. Personal Records: Any information you provide when submitting membership applications, participating in events, or contacting us through forms or email.
C. Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history, search data, referral URL, access time, pages viewed, and browser/device information.
D. Geolocation Data: Approximate location inferred from IP address.
E. Professional or Employment Information: Institution name, job title, areas of expertise, and organizational affiliation when provided voluntarily.
F. Audio/Visual Information: Recordings or photographs when events, webinars, or interviews are conducted online or in person.
G. Inferences Drawn: Preferences or interests derived from your interactions with our content or services.
H. Sensitive Personal Information (SPI): We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, biometric data, or financial account credentials unless legally required or explicitly consented.
2. Sources of Information
We collect information from:
- Direct submissions by users via forms or email.
- Cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and tracking scripts.
- Registration for events, conferences, research activities, or newsletters.
- Public sources, institutional directories, or third-party partners with proper authorization.
3. Purpose of Data Collection and Use
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and digital infrastructure.
- To respond to inquiries and provide services you request.
- To manage memberships, event registrations, and partnership programs.
- To send newsletters, updates, and research publications.
- To facilitate research, analytics, and program development.
- To enforce our Terms of Use and protect the integrity and security of our systems.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose information to:
- Service providers under strict confidentiality agreements (e.g., web hosts, mailing platforms, payment processors).
- Academic or nonprofit partners for research or collaborative projects.
- Government agencies or law enforcement as required by law or court order.
- Other third parties with your explicit consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Enable site functionality.
- Measure site traffic and usage trends.
- Deliver relevant content.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the Site.
6. Your Rights as a California Resident
Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Opt out of any sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell your data).
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (not applicable unless specifically collected).
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@usmeta.org with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
7. Data Retention and Storage
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, operational, and archival obligations. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children.
10. International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in and transferred to servers located in the U.S. by using our Site.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Privacy Office
American Metaverse Association (Meta X)
Email: privacy@usmeta.org
Website: http://www.usameta.org
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