Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Introduction

The American Founders Institute ("the Society," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website americanfoundersinstitute.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, submit an inquiry, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should not use this Site or submit any personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

• Full name (first and last)
• Email address
• Telephone number
• City and state of residence
• Professional title and organizational affiliation
• Industry or field of work
• Areas of policy and professional interest
• Referral source (how you learned of the Society)
• Written statements submitted as part of your membership inquiry
• Any additional information you choose to provide in correspondence with us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and evaluate membership inquiries
• To communicate with you regarding your inquiry, membership status, or other matters related to the Society
• To send newsletters, briefings, publications, event invitations, and other communications related to the Society's mission and activities
• To build and maintain a membership directory and contact database
• To conduct internal research and analysis regarding membership demographics, interests, and engagement
• To improve our Site, services, and communications
• To promote the Society's mission, publications, affiliated organizations, events, and related initiatives
• To share relevant opportunities, resources, or information from affiliated organizations and partners that we believe may be of interest to you
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
• To protect the rights, property, and safety of the Society and its members

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with the following parties and in the following circumstances:

• Affiliated organizations: We may share your information with organizations affiliated with or operated by the Society's leadership, including but not limited to the Institute for American Manufacturing & Technology (IAMT), The American Star News, Conservative Publication, and related media and policy organizations, for the purposes of communications, research, and outreach.
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, data analysis, and other operational functions. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which it is disclosed.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain our membership records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Inquiry data and membership records may be retained indefinitely as part of the Society's institutional archives unless you request deletion.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, improve performance, and deliver relevant content. You may control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information, subject to certain exceptions
• The right to opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

The American Founders Institute
Email: privacy@americanfoundersinstitute.org