PRIVACY POLICY

Transformation Management Institute™
Last updated: November 2025

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Transformation Management Institute™ (“TMI,” “the Institute,” “we,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information.

TMI is a non-commercial, open-access scientific institute. We collect only what is necessary to operate the website, respond to inquiries, and provide optional updates. We do not sell, rent, or monetize personal information.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information you voluntarily provide

We collect information you choose to submit, including:

  • Name (if provided)

  • Email address

  • Professional or academic affiliation (optional)

  • Messages submitted via contact or inquiry forms

  • Newsletter or updates sign-up information

B. Information collected automatically

Through Squarespace, Google Analytics, and standard web logs, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address (used for security and approximate location)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring pages and URLs

  • General location (city/region-level; not precise location)

  • Pages visited and site interactions (e.g., navigation paths, time on page)

This data is used only for website operations, analytics, and improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for the following purposes:

  • Responding to messages, inquiries, and permission requests

  • Sending research updates or announcements only if you opt in

  • Managing subscription preferences and unsubscribe requests

  • Understanding website usage to improve content and accessibility

  • Maintaining website security, preventing abuse, and diagnosing technical issues

We do not use personal information for advertising, profiling, or cross-site behavioral tracking.

4. Information We Do Not Collect

We intentionally minimize collection. We do not collect:

  • Payment information (the Institute does not process payments through this site)

  • Government ID numbers

  • Sensitive personal data (health, race/ethnicity, religion, political opinions, biometric data, etc.)

  • Student educational records

  • Precise location tracking

  • Behavioral tracking across other websites for advertising purposes

5. Sharing of Information

TMI does not sell, trade, rent, or license personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers that support site operation (e.g., Squarespace for hosting/forms; Google Analytics for aggregated site analytics)

  • Legal compliance if we are required to disclose information pursuant to applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process

Service providers are permitted to process information only to provide their services to the Institute, subject to their own privacy and security obligations.

6. Cookies and Analytics

TMI uses standard cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace and Google Analytics to support:

  • Core website functionality and performance

  • Aggregated, non-identifying usage analytics (e.g., page views, traffic sources, navigation paths)

  • Security and abuse prevention (where supported by the platform)

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, ad retargeting, or cross-site profiling.

7. Data Storage and Security

TMI uses platform-level protections and industry-standard security practices supported by:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and form submissions)

  • Google Analytics (aggregated website analytics)

We retain personal data only as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we prioritize minimal collection and responsible handling.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information you have provided

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Delete your information (subject to limited retention requirements for security or legal compliance)

  • Opt out of communications at any time

  • Ask questions about how your data is used

To make a request, contact:

📧 research@3ETMI.org

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries and correspondence

  • Maintain newsletter/update subscriptions for those who opt in

  • Operate, secure, and improve the website

If you request deletion, we will remove your information within a reasonable period, subject to platform constraints and any legal obligations.

10. International Visitors

TMI is based in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed and stored in the United States through the Institute’s service providers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, site functionality, or Institute practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the current version.

12. Contact

For privacy questions, deletion requests, or clarifications, contact:

📧 research@3ETMI.org