Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Inflection Award, organized by Marble, collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when applying for or engaging with the Inflection Award program. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1.1. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

1.2. Information we collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.

We may collect the following information when you apply for or interact with the Inflection Award:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, age, gender, and contact information including email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Academic and Professional Information: Information regarding your current academic status, research, institution, and any nominations submitted.
• Application Materials: Research summaries, proposals, references, and any supporting documents you provide.
• Demographic Information: For diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes (optional).
• Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, and other data gathered via cookies when you visit our website.

1.3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website
• Understand and analyze how you use our website
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
• Send you emails
• Find and prevent fraud

The information collected in Application and Nomination Forms may be used for the following purposes:

• To process and evaluate your application for the Inflection Award.
• To communicate with you regarding your application, nominations, and event details.
• To promote the Inflection Award and recognize selected awardees.
• To improve our website and application processes.
• For internal record-keeping and data analysis.

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law.

1.3. Log Files

Inflection follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

2. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

• Judging Committee: The panel of judges evaluating your application for the award.
• Event Partners and Sponsors: For organizing the award event and providing networking opportunities for awardees.
• Service Providers: Third parties who help us manage operations, including application processing and data storage, under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us at [info@inflectionaward.com].
• Opt-out of any future communication or data collection.
• Request clarification about how your data is being used.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to collect technical data and improve user experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser and opt out of data collection, but some features of the website may not function as intended.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites, including those of our sponsors and partners (e.g., Marble, Breakthrough Energy Fellows, Quadrature Climate Foundation). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at:

Email: info@inflectionaward.com

By applying for the Inflection Award, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.