Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
The OpenPOWER Foundation ("OpenPOWER," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our websites, services, and programs.
The OpenPOWER Foundation is a directed fund of the Linux Foundation. For information about the Linux Foundation's privacy practices, please visit linuxfoundation.org/privacy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Membership applications: Name, organization, email address, job title, and payment information when you apply for membership.
- Contact forms: Name, email address, organization, and message content when you contact us.
- Event registration: Name, email, organization, dietary preferences, and other information required for event participation.
- Mailing lists and forums: Email address and any content you post or share in community spaces.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information.
- Log data: IP addresses, server logs, and error reports.
- Cookies: Session cookies for site functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.
How We Use Your Information
- Administering Foundation membership and related services
- Communicating about Foundation programs, events, and news
- Operating and improving our websites and services
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Enforcing our policies and terms
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Linux Foundation: As a directed fund, certain data is shared with the Linux Foundation for administrative purposes.
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our services, under confidentiality obligations.
- Community: Member names and organizations may be listed publicly in member directories, with your consent.
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Member records are retained for the duration of membership and a reasonable period thereafter.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@openpowerfoundation.org.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
