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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 13, 2025
The OS Waye Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we value transparency and accountability in how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you interact with our website, participate in our programs, or use our tools and research. By accessing our website, engaging with our services, or using our resources, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Professional Information: Your current role, skills, experience, and other details provided when applying to our programs or engaging with our tools.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, tools, research findings, and training resources.
  • Technical Data: Device type, IP address, browser type, and cookies used for security and website optimization.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., government-issued IDs, financial details, or health information).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the purpose of enhancing and delivering our services:

  • Providing and improving services – Ensuring access to tools, frameworks, and research.
  • Communication – Sending updates, responding to inquiries, and facilitating participation.
  • Security and protection – Monitoring activity to prevent misuse or unauthorized access.
  • Research and analytics – Improving our offerings based on anonymized usage patterns.
  • Legal compliance – Fulfilling regulatory obligations if required by law.

We never sell or share your personal data for advertising or commercial purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We keep your information confidential, but in limited cases, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party partners who help us operate our programs (e.g., platform hosts, research collaborators, or data security providers). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
  • Open Research (Aggregated & Anonymized Data Only): In cases where we publish research, we may share non-personal, anonymized, or aggregated data.

We do not share personally identifiable information without explicit consent.

4. Data Security & Protection

We take strong security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure, including:

  • Encryption – Securing sensitive data during storage and transmission.
  • Access Controls – Restricting who can access information.
  • Regular Audits – Reviewing security protocols to mitigate risks.

While we prioritize security, no system is entirely immune to breaches. In the event of a security incident, affected users will be notified promptly.

5. Your Rights & Control Over Your Data

You have full control over your personal data and can:

  • Request Access – Obtain a copy of the personal information we store about you.
  • Request Corrections – Fix any inaccuracies in your information.
  • Withdraw Consent & Request Deletion – Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal or operational constraints.
  • Manage Cookies – Adjust browser settings to disable or limit tracking technologies.

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@waye.dev.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect operational, legal, or security changes. We will notify users of significant updates via email or our website. Your continued use of our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

The OS Waye Foundation
Email: hello@waye.dev
Address: 8 The Green, STE A, Dover, Delaware 19901

9. Privacy Within Our Programs & Initiatives

We take your privacy seriously. We aim to strike a balance between privacy and openness inherent to open source environments. We work hard to maximize your privacy while balancing what's necessary for meaningful progress within the context of different initiatives.

Waye operates under Chatham House Rule.
What you share, what you say, what you do—will remain anonymous unless you provide explicit consent otherwise.

Initiative-Specific Privacy Practices

Permissionless Paths Research Study

Group Programs (e.g., OS Reboot, Decentralized Dialogues)

  • Chatham House Rule applies.
  • Your participation will be visible to other group members.
  • Video is optional but encouraged.
  • You always control what you share. While speaking up is how you will get the most out of a session, no one is required to speak.
  • Sharing with the facilitators is essential. These programs rely on trust and dialogue. If you are not ready to speak openly with the facilitators under agreement of full anonymity, it may not be the right time for you to participate.

Accountability

If our actions don’t align with these values, please notify us immediately. We welcome suggestions for improvement as we continue to evolve our privacy practices.
For any concerns or questions, contact us at hello@waye.dev or speak directly with one of our facilitators.