Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

ThinkDeFi respects your privacy and is committed to responsible stewardship of the information entrusted to us by readers, research participants, institutional partners, and salon attendees.

This Privacy Policy explains how ThinkDeFi (“ThinkDeFi,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit our website, subscribe to communications, submit an inquiry, request an invitation, or participate in our programs.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Name, email address, organization, and professional title
• Contact messages, partnership or sponsorship inquiries
• Salon invitation requests, registrations, and attendance details
• Newsletter or research-publication subscriptions
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information collected automatically

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser, device, and operating-system information
• Pages viewed, referring source, and interaction data
• Cookie and similar technology identifiers

How We Use Information

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Deliver research, publications, invitations, and institutional updates
• Administer salons, events, and partnership communications
• Operate, secure, analyze, and improve the website
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, understand aggregate usage, and improve performance. You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

How Information May Be Shared

We may share information with service providers that support website hosting, analytics, email communications, event registration, security, and other operational functions. These providers may use information only as needed to provide services to ThinkDeFi.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or in connection with an organizational transaction.

Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, and operational requirements. We employ commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards; however, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your Choices and Rights

You may unsubscribe from promotional communications using the link included in those messages. Depending on your location, you may also have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or a copy of certain personal information. Requests may be sent to contact@thinkdefi.org.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or services. ThinkDeFi is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of those third parties.

Children’s Privacy

ThinkDeFi is designed for professional and institutional audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our programs, services, or legal obligations evolve. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.