Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 7, 2026
1. COMMITMENT TO DATA INTEGRITY AND STEWARDSHIP
HRS — Resilience Foundation Inc. (“HRS Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization committed to responsible data stewardship, privacy, and institutional integrity in its research, programs, partnerships, and website operations.
We seek to collect, use, retain, and protect personal information responsibly and only for legitimate institutional, research, administrative, and communication purposes consistent with our mission and applicable law.
2. REGULATORY ALIGNMENT
The Foundation seeks to comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws based on the nature, location, and context of the information it collects, uses, or processes. Our privacy practices are designed to support responsible data stewardship, transparency, and appropriate protection of personal information.
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NIST Privacy and Cybersecurity Frameworks: The Foundation may use recognized NIST frameworks and guidance, as appropriate, to inform responsible privacy and information security risk management.
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): The Foundation seeks to respect applicable data protection requirements when processing personal information subject to the GDPR.
3. DATA COLLECTION AND MINIMIZATION
The Foundation seeks to collect only the personal information reasonably necessary for legitimate institutional, research, administrative, and communication purposes. Data collection and processing are guided by principles of necessity, proportionality, responsible stewardship, and privacy protection.
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Research and Institutional Information: May include information relevant to research activities, institutional partnerships, program administration, and other legitimate activities of the Foundation.
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Personal Information: May include information voluntarily provided by website visitors, researchers, institutional partners, program participants, or other individuals who interact with the Foundation, such as names, email addresses, organizational affiliations, and other information necessary to respond to inquiries or support legitimate Foundation activities. The Foundation does not sell personal information to third-party data brokers or advertisers.
4. DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION
The Foundation implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. Security practices are reviewed and maintained in a manner appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information processed.
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Confidentiality: Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals and systems based on legitimate operational needs.
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Availability: The Foundation takes reasonable measures to support the availability and continuity of systems and information necessary for its legitimate operations.
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Accountability and Monitoring: The Foundation maintains appropriate administrative and technical practices to support accountability, oversight, and the identification of potential unauthorized access or misuse of personal information.
5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
The Foundation may engage with individuals, institutions, and partners located in different jurisdictions. Where personal information is transferred, accessed, or processed across jurisdictions, the Foundation seeks to apply appropriate privacy and data protection safeguards consistent with applicable law and the nature of the information involved.
6. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the Foundation’s privacy practices, or requests concerning personal information, please contact the Foundation’s Compliance Office at:
HRS — Resilience Foundation
7918 Jones Branch Dr 4th Flr 427
McLean, VA 22102
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
United States
compliance@hrsresilience.org