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CAE in Cybersecurity Community Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [10/2/25]
Last Updated: [9/5/25]


We value your privacy. This Privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the rights you have. This applies to all users of our website across the United States.


1. Information We Collect

We collect only the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organization or Institutional affiliation

In addition, our website provider (Wix Studio) automatically collects limited information through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

  • Basic site functionality data (e.g., to keep the site running properly)

  • Analytics information (e.g., number of visitors, pages visited, general website usage patterns)

Our website contains educational resources that may be of interest to educators working with minors, but we do not direct content toward or knowingly collect information from children under 13.


2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and manage the grant program

  • To communicate with applicants and participants

  • To improve and secure the website

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • To understand the types of organizations participating in the grant program

  • For any other purpose with your consent


3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.
We only share information as needed with:

  • Our federal partners and other government agencies as required for program administration and compliance

  • Service providers who assist with website operations (such as Wix Studio)

We may also share information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with legal proceedings.


4. Your Privacy Rights

We extend privacy rights to all U.S. users. You may:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information

  • Delete your information (subject to legal and program requirements)

To exercise these rights, please email us at: websupport@caecommunity.org

We will respond to your request in a reasonable timeframe.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix Studio and by certain third-party apps that support website functionality (such as calendar, forms, slideshow, and search tools). These cookies help ensure the site functions properly and allow us to understand how visitors use the site. This may include the use of Google Analytics, which collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general usage patterns.

Third-party apps may set their own cookies or collect information when you use those features. The apps we use may change from time to time, and the cookies they set are subject to the privacy policies of the third-party providers.

We use cookies only to maintain and improve the website and its security. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to sell personal information.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.


6. Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep your information only as long as necessary to operate the grant program or as required by law.


7. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policy.


8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.


9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
websupport@caecommunity.org

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