Terms & Conditions

At IF Lab, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and transparency of your personal information ("Personal Information"). This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in alignment with our mission as a student-led research lab at the University of Oregon.

We collect and manage only the information necessary to support research participation, academic engagement, and innovation collaboration. Our practices are guided by responsible data stewardship, educational ethics, and transparency.

1. Introduction

The Intelligent Futures Lab (IF Lab) is responsible for safeguarding any Personal Information collected through our website, projects, or forms. A designated team member oversees privacy compliance and ensures all data handling aligns with university guidelines and best practices in ethical AI development.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We may collect Personal Information—such as your name, email address, academic affiliation, or submission details—for purposes including:

• Event registration or workshop participation

• Project contributions or research collaboration

• Contact for research follow-ups, updates, or surveys

• Access to tools, newsletters, or beta programs

We always aim to be clear about why data is being collected at the time of submission.

3. Consent

By voluntarily providing your Personal Information (e.g., via registration forms or email communication), you consent to its use for the stated purposes. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us at iflab@uoregon.edu. Withdrawal of consent may limit your participation in some lab activities or communications.

4. Data Minimization

We only collect the minimum amount of information necessary to fulfill our stated objectives. Most interactions with our website or lab projects do not require you to submit any Personal Information.

5. Limited Use and Retention

Your Personal Information will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected and will not be shared or disclosed unless:

• Required by university policy or legal obligation

• You provide explicit consent

• Aggregated or anonymized for research purposes

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the original purpose or comply with university record-keeping policies.

6. Accuracy

We strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date Personal Information. You may request corrections or updates to your information at any time by contacting us directly.

7. Safeguarding Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All information is stored on secure University of Oregon systems or trusted third-party services approved by the institution.

8. Openness

We are transparent about our privacy practices and make this policy publicly available. If you have questions or need clarification about how your data is used, please reach out to us.

9. Access and Control

You may request a summary of the Personal Information we hold about you, and request that it be corrected or deleted, subject to university policy and legal exceptions. In rare cases, we may restrict access to protect the privacy of others or comply with legal or academic obligations.

10. Inquiries or Concerns

If you have questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at: 📩 iflab@uoregon.edu

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Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or tools used in our research or educational outreach. These sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.