Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our website, and from third-party tools or service providers where appropriate.

Information you provide may include name, email address, phone number, company or organization name, professional background, expertise, resume details, information submitted through contact forms, applications, inquiry forms, and any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us.

Information collected automatically may include IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, general location data derived from IP address, cookie data, and analytics data.

Where applicable, we may collect information connected to contributor applications, expert participation, project eligibility, work submissions, evaluations, or communications related to AI training and model improvement activities.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to operate and improve our website, respond to inquiries and support requests, review applications, expertise, or project fit, communicate about opportunities, collaborations, or services, manage business relationships, improve research and workflows, analyze website usage, maintain security, prevent fraud or misuse, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not use personal information in a way that is inconsistent with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by law.

3. AI, Data, and Human Contributions

Upamind AI may work with human expertise, structured evaluations, annotations, research inputs, and other forms of contribution that support AI development.

Where information is submitted as part of a research, evaluation, or contributor workflow, we may use that information to assess quality and relevance, improve AI-related processes, support model training, evaluation, or benchmarking activities, and maintain project integrity and operational standards.

We aim to handle such information responsibly and in line with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information only where reasonably necessary, including with service providers that help operate our website, communications, analytics, or infrastructure; business partners or clients where required to deliver a service or opportunity; professional advisors such as legal or compliance consultants; authorities or regulators where required by law; and parties involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or other business transaction.

We do not sell personal information as a business model.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the website functioning properly, understand how visitors use the site, improve performance and user experience, and support security and fraud prevention.

You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain business and operational records, meet legal, tax, audit, or compliance obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, platform, or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should take reasonable care when submitting information online.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights related to your personal information, including the right to request access to personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of certain personal data, object to or restrict certain types of processing, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and request a copy of your data where applicable.

Requests can be submitted using the contact details listed below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Upamind AI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage users to review their policies separately.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to provide consent independently. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

11. International Data Transfers

If information is transferred, stored, or processed outside your country or region, we aim to do so in accordance with applicable legal requirements and reasonable safeguards.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal obligations, or operational needs. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact Upamind AI at contact@upamindai.com.