Privacy Policy
The Broadband Institute (BI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to advancing broadband access and digital education — and to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website.
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This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our site, including through our “Connect Your Future” landing page.
What Information We Collect
When you interact with our website (e.g., downloading resources, signing up for newsletters, or registering for training), we may collect personal information such as:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Zip code
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Other voluntarily provided details
We may also collect aggregated, non-personal data (such as browser type and usage stats) to improve site performance.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
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Deliver the resources or updates you’ve requested
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Provide information about training, events, and job opportunities
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Improve our website and outreach efforts
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Communicate with you about programs aligned with our mission
How We Protect Your Information
All personal information is stored securely and protected using modern encryption and cybersecurity best practices. We restrict access to your data to authorized personnel only.
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Sharing of Information
We do not share your personally identifiable information with third parties without your explicit consent.
We may use third-party services (such as email platforms or analytics tools) to help operate our website. These providers are carefully selected and must comply with strict data privacy standards.
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Your Rights and Choices
You may opt out of communications or request to update or delete your personal information at any time by emailing us at: privacy@broadbandinstitute.org
We will promptly honor your request.
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Commitment to Privacy
The Broadband Institute is dedicated to ethical data use, full transparency, and continuous improvement of our privacy practices. We review this policy regularly and update it to reflect evolving standards.