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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Cloud & Security Architecture Institute (“the Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information submitted through this website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily submit through forms, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization and role
  • Professional background details
  • Application responses
  • Employer inquiry information

We may also collect limited technical information such as browser type or IP address for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Information

We use submitted information to:

  • Review fellowship applications
  • Communicate regarding admissions decisions
  • Respond to employer sponsorship inquiries
  • Provide program-related information
  • Improve the website and application process

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Application Review Fee Processing

Application review fees are processed via third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

4. Data Retention

Application materials may be retained for record-keeping, standards review, and institutional purposes. We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for administrative and credentialing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect submitted information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Public Listing of Fellows

Fellows and certified ACSA-F recipients may be publicly listed on the Institute website. Information published will typically include name, professional title, and designation status.

Individuals may request corrections to publicly displayed information.

7. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, or payment processing. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Certain data may need to be retained for credentialing or compliance purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

Cloud & Security Architecture Institute
Email: info@csarchitecture.org

Effective Date: (set date upon launch)