AFTI³ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 31, 2025

Introduction

The America First Technology Infrastructure & Innovation Initiative (“AFTI³,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and services.

By accessing or using our website, submitting your information, or communicating with us electronically, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information through various means:

1. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, mailing address, or phone number when submitting forms, registering for events, or subscribing to updates

  • Information provided through surveys, inquiries, or correspondence

2. Information We Automatically Collect

When you visit our site, we (and our hosting provider, Squarespace) may automatically collect information including:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device details

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referral links

  • Interaction logs (clicks, scrolling, searches, timestamps)

This helps us understand site usage and improve functionality.

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for performance and security. These include:

  • Essential cookies – necessary for site operation

  • Analytics cookies – used only if you accept via our cookie banner, to understand traffic patterns and user behavior

You may manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

  • Operate and improve our website and services

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Send updates, newsletters, or event information (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • Analyze website traffic and engagement

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your information. We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., Squarespace for hosting and analytics)

  • Email marketing platforms for communication

  • Government authorities if legally required

  • Successors in the event of a reorganization or merger

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party websites or integrate third-party content (e.g., social media buttons, embedded media, analytics tools). These services may independently collect data and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it.

Your Rights & Choices

  • You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link provided.

  • You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly.

  • You may configure your browser to block cookies or adjust settings for data sharing.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Email: privacy@afti3.org