Effective Date: January 6, 2025

ART Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you and describes your rights under applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information when you:

• Create an Account: We may collect your name, email address, and other profile details.
• Use the Platform: We may collect usage data, such as pages visited and interactions with features.
• Communicate with Us: We may collect information from emails or other direct communication.

We also collect data automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your user experience. We use cookies for:

• Essential Functions: Enabling you to log in and navigate the Platform.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyzing site usage to improve functionality.
• Preference Storage: Remembering user settings and preferences.
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Platform.

3. Intended Audience

Our Platform is designed for adult users and is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process information from individuals under 13 years old. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will delete it promptly.

4. Geographic Scope

We do not target or serve individuals residing in jurisdictions governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom. If you are located in these regions, you should not use the Platform.

5. Your Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California or Colorado, you may have rights under applicable state laws, including:

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have collected about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data.

Colorado Privacy Rights (CPA)

Colorado residents have similar rights to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of the processing of personal information for targeted advertising (we do not engage in targeted advertising).

To exercise your privacy rights: Please contact us at translation@njit.edu with your specific request. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve the Platform.
• Personalize your user experience.
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and services.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

7. Data Sharing and Retention

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with Platform operations.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, or in response to valid legal requests.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

ART Network

℅ The Center for Translational Research

Office of Research

New Jersey Institute of Technology

323 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Newark, NJ 07102

https://research.njit.edu/ctr/

translation@njit.edu 

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.