Privacy Policy for Embeddedscience.org
Effective Date: March 19, 2026
Parent Entity: Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC
1. Introduction
Embeddedscience.org (“we,” “us,” or “the Publication”), a digital property of Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in the Artificial Intelligence Basis Foundation (AIBF).
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically through your use of the site.
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Personal Data: Name, email address, physical mailing address, and company name.
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Author/Contributor Data: In addition to the above, we collect short biographies and professional photographs for publication.
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Foundation Membership Data: Information related to your sponsorship level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Founding) and associated voting/proxy records.
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Usage Data: We use Google Analytics and WP Statistics to collect data on IP addresses, browser types, and user behavior to improve our technical content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Fulfill paid subscriptions and deliver the paid newsletter.
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Manage Foundation board-level positions, voting blocks, and proxy assignments.
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Attribute articles to authors and maintain professional editorial standards.
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Process prorated refunds for canceled memberships or sponsorships.
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Comply with legal obligations and internal filings related to Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
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Service Providers: Third-party processors for payments, email delivery, and analytics.
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Foundation Governance: Membership names and voting levels may be shared internally for the purpose of board meetings and proxy voting.
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Public Attribution: Author names, bios, and photos are displayed publicly alongside published articles.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your information for as long as your subscription or sponsorship is active. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access to your name, company info, and email records.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, or to inquire about your data stored under the AIBF database, contact stephen.vicinanza@embeddedscience.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or board governance. Significant changes will be notified via the primary email on your account.
