Effective Date: May 26, 2026

The OurSQL Foundation (“OurSQL Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through oursqlfoundation.org (the “Site”), how we use and share it, and the choices and rights you have.

1. Who We Are

The OurSQL Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization headquartered at:

4819 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, NC 27703 United States

For any questions about this policy or our data practices, contact us at contact@oursqlfoundation.org.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Contact form: Name, email address, company, and job title, when you submit an inquiry through our Contact Us form.
  • Newsletter signup: Email address (and any additional fields you provide) when you subscribe to our newsletter.

Information collected automatically:

  • Usage and analytics data (such as pages visited, time on site, browser/device type, and referring pages) collected via Google Analytics and Plausible.
  • Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and site functionality (see Section 4).

We do not knowingly collect more information than is necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact Us form.
  • Send newsletters and updates to subscribers, and manage those communications through Mailchimp.
  • Maintain and update contact and relationship records in our CRM.
  • Understand how visitors use the Site and improve its content and performance, using Google Analytics and Plausible.
  • Process form submissions collected via third-party form tools (such as Typeform or Google Forms) for specific initiatives (e.g., event registration, surveys, membership interest forms).
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of the Foundation and others.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies through Google Analytics and Plausible to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with the following categories of third-party service providers, who process personal data on our behalf or as independent controllers, subject to their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics — website analytics
  • Plausible — website analytics
  • Mailchimp — email newsletter delivery and management
  • CRM provider — contact and relationship management
  • Typeform / Google Forms (or similar) — specific form-based data collection (e.g., event registration, surveys)

We require that these providers use personal data only as necessary to provide their services to us.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar requirements, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interests — for example, to respond to inquiries, understand Site usage, and maintain our contact records, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with the law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.
  • Request a portable copy of your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter), without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@oursqlfoundation.org. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

The OurSQL Foundation is based in the United States, and the third-party providers listed above may process data in the United States or other countries. Where we transfer personal data from the EEA, UK, or other jurisdictions with data transfer restrictions, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) as required by applicable law.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe; contact form submissions are retained as needed to respond to and document your inquiry.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data can be sent to:

The OurSQL Foundation 4819 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400 Durham, NC 27703, United States Email: contact@oursqlfoundation.org