Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We Grow Aces™ ("we," "our," or "us") is a hydroponic container farming initiative operated by the University of Evansville's Center for Innovation & Change, located in Evansville, Indiana, United States. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: When you reach out to us via our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, organization name, and message content.
• Usage Data: We may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site to help us improve user experience.
• Cookies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
• Improve the functionality and content of our Site
• Communicate with potential partners, donors, and community members
• Analyze usage trends to better understand our audience
• Fulfill any requests for partnership, donation, or collaboration

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with the University of Evansville administrators or trusted service providers who assist us in operating this Site, provided those parties agree to keep such information confidential. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of We Grow Aces™, its students, or the public.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up communication.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites such as the University of Evansville, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: