Etude AI Inc. ("Etude AI," "we," "us," or "our") is an artificial intelligence research company incorporated in Ontario, Canada. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at etud.ca or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Website Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data such as page views, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and approximate geographic location to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is collected through privacy-respecting analytics tools and does not personally identify you.
- Email and Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide in your correspondence.
- Application Data: If you apply for a position at Etude AI, we collect the information you submit in your application, including your name, email address, resume, cover letter, and any links to professional profiles or portfolios.
- Open-Source Tool Usage: Our open-source tools may collect technical data such as error reports, usage statistics, and configuration information as described in each tool's documentation. This data is used to improve the tools and advance our research.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns in aggregate
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters you have opted into
- To evaluate job applications and manage our recruitment process
- To improve our open-source tools, benchmarks, and research
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent, trade, or otherwise make your personal data available to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Open Source
Etude AI develops and maintains open-source tools, benchmarks, and evaluation frameworks. These tools are released under open-source licences (typically Apache 2.0) and may be used by anyone.
Data collected through our open-source tools is governed by the specific documentation and licence terms accompanying each tool. We encourage users to review the privacy notices included with each tool before use. Aggregated and anonymized data collected through these tools may be used in published research.
Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies and similar technologies. We may use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of our website, such as maintaining your session.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand traffic patterns and improve the user experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Website analytics data is retained in anonymized form and may be kept indefinitely for trend analysis.
- Email and newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Application data is retained for up to two years after the conclusion of the recruitment process, unless you request earlier deletion.
Your Rights
Etude AI complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation. As a resident of Canada or a user of our services, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
- Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@etud.ca. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at hello@etud.ca.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Etude AI Inc.
Ontario, Canada
hello@etud.ca
etud.ca