Policies

Last updated: July 29, 2025


Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how The American Institute for Advanced Light Research ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://advancedlight.org or https://aialr.org(the "Site").




1. Information We Collect


When you interact with our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

- Personal Information: Name, email address, billing and shipping address, and payment information (collected via secure third-party platforms like Stripe and PayPal).

- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction data via cookies or analytics tools.




2. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:

- Fulfill orders and process payments

- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support  

- Send updates, newsletters, or promotional content  

- Improve website functionality and performance  

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.




3. Sharing Your Information


We may share your information with:

- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to securely complete transactions    

- Legal authorities if required by law or in the event of fraud or abuse  




4. Cookies & Analytics


We may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and enhance your experience. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.




5. Data Retention


We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill your order and comply with legal or accounting obligations.



6. Your Rights


If you are located in certain regions (such as the EU or California), you have rights regarding your personal information, including access, correction, or deletion. Contact us at contact@advancedlight.org to request access or make changes.




7. Security


We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the Site at your own discretion.




8. Changes to This Policy


We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date above.




9. Contact Us


For questions about this policy or your personal information, please CONTACT US