Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.01.2026

1. Controller

Dean Grey

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

info@deangrey.org

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This Privacy Policy explains how Dean Grey, hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “Dean Grey,” collects, processes, stores, uses, and protects personal data in connection with this website, digital publications, research materials, newsletters, contact forms, downloadable resources, speaking or advisory inquiries, media inquiries, and related online services.

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This Privacy Policy is intended to apply internationally. Depending on your location, the processing of your personal data may be subject to applicable privacy and data protection laws, including, where relevant, the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and other applicable local data protection laws.

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For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal data” or “personal information” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure, transfer, deletion, or destruction.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through:

This website and its subpages.
Contact forms and inquiry forms.
Newsletter sign-ups and email communications.
Speaking, advisory, press, research, or collaboration inquiries.
Downloadable documents, white papers, research materials, and digital publications.
Analytics, cookies, tracking technologies, and website performance tools.
Automated workflows, CRM systems, and internal communication tools.
Social media links, embedded content, and third-party integrations.

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This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from this website. Those third parties are responsible for their own privacy practices.

3. Categories of Personal Data We May Process

We may process the following categories of personal data:

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Identification and contact details, such as first name, last name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, country, city, and preferred language.

Communication data, such as messages submitted through contact forms, emails, appointment requests, collaboration inquiries, speaking requests, press inquiries, research-related questions, and other direct correspondence.

Professional and organizational data, such as company, institution, role, sector, professional interest, event affiliation, media outlet, or research context.

Newsletter and marketing data, such as newsletter sign-ups, email preferences, consent records, subscription status, communication history, and interaction with email content.

Website usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral source, pages viewed, time spent on the website, access times, clicks, and interaction with website content.

Technical data, such as cookie identifiers, session data, device identifiers, server logs, security logs, and diagnostic information.

Inquiry and relationship management data, such as inquiry status, communication notes, internal classifications, meeting history, collaboration interests, and follow-up records.

Content interaction data, such as downloads of white papers, visits to research pages, submitted questions, article engagement, or interest in specific topics such as Synthetic Drift, behavioral science, data sovereignty, AI, or truth preservation.

Media and event data, such as photos, videos, audio recordings, event footage, interviews, or public appearances, where such material is created, submitted, published, or used with consent where required.

4. Purposes of Processing

We may process personal data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the website.
To respond to contact requests, inquiries, and correspondence.
To manage speaking, advisory, press, research, or collaboration requests.
To provide access to newsletters, updates, articles, research materials, white papers, and related content.
To send relevant communications where permitted by law or based on consent.
To improve website performance, user experience, content structure, and accessibility.
To analyze general interest in research topics, publications, or digital content.
To manage relationships with readers, subscribers, partners, media contacts, institutions, and organizations.
To protect the security, integrity, and functionality of the website and digital systems.
To prevent misuse, spam, fraud, unauthorized access, or technical abuse.
To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or lawful requests.
To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary.

We do not use personal data to make legally binding decisions about individuals based solely on automated processing.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the applicable law and the specific processing activity, we may process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent.
The performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
Our legitimate interest in operating, improving, securing, and communicating through the website and related services.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Protection of legal rights and defense against claims.
Public interest or research-related grounds where applicable and lawful.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

6. Newsletters and Email Communications

If you subscribe to a newsletter, publication update, research update, or email communication, we process the data you provide for that purpose.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email, where available, or by contacting us directly at the email address listed in this Privacy Policy.

We may use email service providers to manage subscriptions, deliver emails, analyze open rates, measure engagement, and maintain communication records. These providers may process data on our behalf and may be located in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.

7. Contact Forms and Direct Communication

If you contact us through a form, by email, or through another direct communication channel, we process the information you provide in order to respond to your request.

This may include inquiries related to research, publications, speaking engagements, media requests, advisory work, collaborations, interviews, technical questions, or general communication.

Please do not submit sensitive personal data unless it is necessary for your request.

8. Research, Articles, White Papers, and Downloadable Content

This website may provide access to articles, white papers, research summaries, essays, frameworks, commentary, and educational materials.

If access to certain content requires a form submission, registration, email address, or other identifying information, we process that data to provide access, manage communication, and understand general content interest.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, materials published on this website are provided for informational, educational, research, and discussion purposes only.

9. Website Content, No Reliance, and User Responsibility

The content published on this website, including articles, frameworks, research materials, white papers, commentary, field notes, AI-related analysis, behavioral science content, and related resources, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, medical, psychological, therapeutic, investment, security, technical, or professional advice. Visitors should not rely on website content as a substitute for independent professional advice.

Any action taken based on information read, viewed, downloaded, or otherwise accessed through this website is taken at the visitor’s own discretion and risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dean Grey, affiliated persons, contributors, partners, service providers, and representatives disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising from or connected with the use of, reliance on, or interpretation of website content.

This limitation does not exclude liability where such exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.

10. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Analytics

We may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate the website, improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, measure content performance, and maintain security.

These technologies may collect data such as IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, approximate location, and interactions with website content.

Where required by applicable law, we obtain consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie consent tool provided on the website.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

11. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to operate, host, secure, analyze, or improve the website and related services.

These may include providers for:

Website hosting.
Domain and DNS services.
Content management systems.
Email and newsletter tools.
Analytics and performance tracking.
CRM and inquiry management.
Spam prevention and security.
File storage and document delivery.
Scheduling and calendar tools.
Payment or invoicing tools, where applicable.
Social media platforms and embedded content.

These third parties may process personal data on our behalf or as independent controllers depending on the service. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies and contractual terms.

12. Social Media and Embedded Content

This website may include links to or embedded content from third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, X, podcasts, media platforms, video players, or other external services.

When you interact with embedded content or visit third-party platforms, those providers may collect data about you, including your IP address, device information, browsing activity, and account interactions.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third-party platforms.

13. International Data Transfers

Because this website may be accessed internationally and may use service providers located in different countries, personal data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers. These may include adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, contractual data protection obligations, or other legally recognized mechanisms.

By using this website or submitting personal data, you acknowledge that your data may be processed internationally, subject to applicable legal safeguards.

14. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods may depend on the type of data, the nature of the relationship, legal obligations, communication history, security requirements, or the need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Newsletter data is generally retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless retention is required for compliance or record-keeping purposes.

Contact and inquiry data may be retained for as long as necessary to manage correspondence, maintain relationship history, or document business communications.

Technical logs and analytics data may be retained for shorter periods unless needed for security, diagnostics, or legal reasons.

15. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include encrypted transmission where available, secure hosting, access controls, limited internal access, monitoring, backups, and administrative safeguards.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet or stored through third-party systems.

16. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Request restriction of processing.
Object to certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request data portability where applicable.
Opt out of certain marketing communications.
Object to or opt out of certain data sharing, sale, or targeted advertising where applicable.
File a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details listed in this Privacy Policy.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request. We may also refuse or limit requests where permitted by law, including where requests are excessive, unfounded, legally restricted, or conflict with our legal obligations.

17. California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident and the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, applies to our processing activities, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared; the right to request deletion; the right to correct inaccurate personal information; the right to opt out of sale or sharing; the right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information; and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

We do not knowingly sell personal information in the traditional sense. If any activity is considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law, we will provide the required notice and opt-out mechanism where applicable.

18. Children’s Privacy

This website and its content are not directed to children under the age of 16, or a higher age where required by applicable local law.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us so that we can review and delete the information where appropriate.

19. Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal data through this website.

Sensitive personal data may include information concerning health, biometric data, political opinions, religious beliefs, precise location, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, government identification numbers, or other categories protected by law.

Please do not submit sensitive personal data unless it is specifically necessary and legally appropriate for the context of your communication.

20. Automated Tools and AI-Related Processes

We may use automated tools, digital workflows, or AI-assisted systems to support internal operations, organize inquiries, draft responses, analyze general content performance, prevent spam, or improve administrative efficiency.

These systems are used to support human review and website operations. We do not use automated tools to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about individuals without appropriate human involvement, where such protection is required by law.

21. Public Submissions, Interviews, and Media Content

If you provide statements, quotes, comments, images, audio, video, interview material, testimonials, or other media content for publication, we may process and publish that material in accordance with the context in which it was provided and any applicable agreement or consent.

Published materials may remain publicly available unless removal is legally required or separately agreed.

If you believe that published material includes personal data that should be corrected, updated, or removed, please contact us.

22. Links to External Websites

This website may contain links to external websites, publications, platforms, organizations, media outlets, or third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or policies of external websites. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own discretion and risk.

23. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, operational, or business changes.

The version published on this website is the current version. The effective date at the top of the policy indicates when it was last updated.

Continued use of the website after an updated Privacy Policy has been published means that you acknowledge the updated version.

24. Privacy Contact

Requests regarding privacy, data protection, or personal data processing may be sent to:

info@deangrey.org