Privacy Policy for the
Collaboratory Community on Slack

Effective Date: August 8, 2023

Thank you for joining the Collaboratory Community (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," or "us") on Slack. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you participate in our Slack community.

1. Information We Collect

When you join the Collaboratory Community, we may collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information: To register and participate in our Slack community, we may collect your full name, email address, and other personal details you provide voluntarily.

1.2. Slack User Data: We may collect information related to your Slack account, such as your username, display name, avatar, and other profile information available through the Slack platform.

1.3. Communication Data: We may collect information you provide when communicating within the community, such as messages, posts, and files you share.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1. Community Engagement: Your personal information and communication data may be used to facilitate interactions, discussions, and collaboration within ttthe Collaboratory Community.

2.2. Community Announcements: We may send you important updates, announcements, and information related to our Slack community.

2.3. Improving Community Experience: We may analyze the data to enhance our Slack community, services, and user experience.

2.4. Legal Compliance: In certain cases, we may use your information to comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

3.1. With Other Community Members: Your communication data, such as messages and posts, will be visible to other members of the Collaboratory Community.

3.2. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with community operations, and they may have access to your personal information but only for specific purposes related to community management.

3.3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or to comply with legal obligations. If you wish to delete your account or request data erasure, please contact us at the Collaboratory Community.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

6.1. Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your Slack account and making the necessary changes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Slack community is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted in the Collaboratory Community’s #welcome channel, and its effective date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us at support@collaboratorycareerhubcom.