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Privacy Policy.

Understanding how CIBOOK manages and protects information connected to the cultural archive.

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies only to www.cibook.org (the “CIBOOK Website”). CIBOOK is a non-commercial cultural archive initiative produced by DECA MEDIA LLC (“DECA”).

1. Introduction

This Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information connected to the CIBOOK Website, including participant and inquiry workflows. We follow applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA and CPRA, and similar frameworks where relevant.

2. Information We Collect

Inquiry Data: Name, email, phone, organization, role, and message content submitted through forms or email.

Participant Submission Data: Materials you choose to provide, which may include biography details, images, statements, and related metadata.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, and analytics data.

3. Voluntary Submission

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal data through the CIBOOK Website. If you submit sensitive data, you do so voluntarily.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use information to operate and secure the CIBOOK Website, respond to inquiries, manage participant communications, and support cultural preservation workflows. We do not sell personal information.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required, we rely on consent, legitimate interests, contract performance, and legal obligations.

6. Sharing of Information

We share limited information with service providers who support the CIBOOK Website and operational workflows. We do not sell personal information.

7. Participant Materials

CIBOOK content and participant materials remain subject to the applicable participant agreement and permissions.

8. International Transfers

Information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your information. Contact: [email protected]

10. Security & Retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information and keep it only as long as needed for the purposes in this Policy.

11. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by New York law.

12. Contact

General inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy and legal: [email protected]