Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation, Inc.
(EIN 36-4808338, a Delaware nonprofit corporation, whose registered office is at c/o Flagship Pioneering, 55 Cambridge Parkway, Suite 800E Cambridge, MA 02142 USA) (“Aurora”, “we” and “us”) is committed to complying with applicable laws and ensuring the protection of personal data collected and processed through our activities and website.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Aurora Foundation collects and processes personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with information, services, and support based on your requests or cooperation with Aurora Foundation.
- To send newsletters and inform you about upcoming events and projects of potential interest.
- To facilitate your participation in events, discussions, and support initiatives.
- To use photos and videos containing your image in our media channels, including social media (with your consent).
- To prepare statistics and reports.
- To handle your inquiries and maintain communication with you.
- To comply with legal obligations requiring data processing.
Aurora Foundation does not process your personal data for purposes other than those listed above or prescribed by law.
Consent Management & Tracking Technologies
To comply with Google’s updated requirements and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), we use a consent management pop-up to obtain your explicit consent before enabling certain tracking technologies, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel
- Yandex.Metrica
How It Works:
- When you visit our website, you will be presented with a consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences regarding cookies and tracking technologies.
- These tools will not be activated unless you provide explicit consent.
- You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Cookies help us improve website usability and personalize your experience. We use the following categories:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience and site performance.
- Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated data on website interactions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and promotional activities.
If you do not wish to use cookies, you may change your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit your access to certain website features.
Data Sharing & Cross-Border Transfers
Aurora Foundation ensures compliance with data protection regulations when transferring personal data internationally. Specifically:
- We transfer personal data to Google LLC (USA) and Yandex LLC (Russia) for analytics and advertising purposes.
- Transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms ensuring adequate data protection.
- Your consent is required for any such transfers, and you may withdraw consent at any time.
Security & Data Protection
We implement technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure of your personal data. However, while we strive to protect your information, data transmission over the Internet is never fully secure, and any transfer is done at your own risk.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Restriction of Processing: Request limitation of data processing in specific cases.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another entity.
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@auroraprize.com. Verification may be required before processing your request.
Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent: You have explicitly agreed to the processing for specific purposes.
- Contractual Obligation: Processing is necessary for a contract with you or steps before entering into a contract.
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal regulations.
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party.
Data Retention Period
Aurora Foundation retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. Once retention periods expire, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Complaints & Contact Information
If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us at: info@auroraprize.com.
If you believe your complaint has not been addressed adequately, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Aurora Foundation reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy as needed. We will notify users of significant changes via a notice on our website. The “Effective Date” at the bottom of this policy will indicate the latest update.
This Privacy Policy applies only to Aurora Foundation’s website. We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our site.
Effective Date: March 11, 2025