Privacy Policy

Summary

The Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge is committed to respecting, protecting, and transparently managing your personal data. Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you are entitled to understand how your information is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when interacting with this website or participating in the Human‑First movement.

This Privacy Policy explains how we process your data when you visit humanfirstresponsibleaipledge.org, sign the pledge, request resources, or contact the co‑founders.

1. Who We Are and Purpose of This Notice

This Privacy Policy provides information on how the Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge (“we”, “our”, “the Pledge”) collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you provide when:

  • Signing the Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge
  • Requesting the Pledge Kit
  • Booking a briefing session
  • Contacting the co‑founders
  • Subscribing to updates or resources

This notice supplements any additional fair‑processing information we may provide at specific data‑collection points.

2. Controller

The Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge is jointly administered by its co‑founders:

  • Mitali Deypurkaystha
  • Pascal Fintoni
  • Dr Yulia Dzenkovska

A designated Data Privacy Administrator oversees all questions related to this Privacy Policy.

To exercise your rights or ask questions, please contact us via the website’s contact form.

3. Third‑Party Links

This website may include links to partner organisations, event platforms, or external resources. Clicking these links may allow third parties to collect data about you.

We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every external site you visit.

4. The Data We Collect

“Personal data” means any information that can identify an individual. We may collect, use, store, and process the following categories:

  • Identity Data — name, organisation, role, professional title
  • Contact Data — email address, telephone number
  • Engagement Data — pledge signatures, event bookings, resource requests
  • Communication Data — messages sent through our forms or email
  • Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device information, usage analytics

We do not collect financial data, payment card details, or sensitive personal data.

5. How Your Data Is Collected

You may provide data when you:

  • Sign the Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge
  • Request the Pledge Kit
  • Book a briefing session or event
  • Contact the co‑founders
  • Subscribe to updates
  • Provide feedback or share your Human‑First stories

Technical data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.

6. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is used only for purposes that support the Human‑First Responsible AI Pledge mission, including:

  • Registering your pledge signature
  • Sending your Pledge Kit or requested resources
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Organising briefing sessions or events
  • Sharing updates, insights, or opportunities related to responsible AI
  • Improving website functionality and user experience

We do not use automated decision‑making, profiling, or AI‑driven personal data processing.

Your data is never sold, and is only shared when legally required or when necessary to deliver a service you have requested (e.g., event booking platforms).

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to certain types of processing

If withdrawing consent affects our ability to provide a service (e.g., sending your Pledge Kit), we will inform you at the time of your request.

8. Data Security

Your personal data is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. Only authorised administrators and co‑founders have access to pledge signatures and contact submissions.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, reporting, or administrative requirements.

You may request deletion at any time.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page. Please check periodically for changes.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the website’s contact form.