Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2026

1. Who We Are

The AI Competitiveness Project is hosted at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and mailing list.

2. What Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect the following personal information:

  • Email address — provided by you at the point of sign-up

We do not collect any other personal information through our website. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your email address is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Sending you publications, reports, and research updates from the AI Competitiveness Project
  • Notifying you of events, seminars, and public engagements related to the project
  • Sharing policy updates and announcements relevant to the project's work

We will not use your email address for any purpose other than those described above.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

Your personal information may be shared with:

  • Project team members — Jaxson Khan and Sean Mullin, the project's principal researchers, and authorized staff at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy who assist in administering the mailing list
  • Email service provider — We use a third-party email service to manage and send communications. Your email address is stored securely by this provider and is used only to deliver our mailings

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with any other third parties. Your information is not used for commercial or marketing purposes outside the scope of this project.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure, encrypted servers. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access restricted to authorized project personnel only
  • Regular review of security practices

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send
  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal information from our records
  • Withdraw consent for the use of your information at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, your information will be removed from our active mailing list promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact:

AI Competitiveness Project
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
University of Toronto
315 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON  M5S 0A7

Email: privacy@apertureai.org