Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information this website collects, how it is used, and what choices you have.
What is Searchlight
The Searchlight Institute (Searchlight) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States. Its website is https://www.searchlightinstitute.org. This privacy policy applies to information collected through its website.
Information Collected
This website collects personal information that you choose to share with Searchlight, including:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and organization when you fill out contact or fellowship application forms;
- Attachments you upload (such as your résumé or statement of interest); or
- Basic technical data like your browser type, IP address, and the pages you visit (via analytics tools).
Searchlight does not collect sensitive information like Social Security numbers or payment details.
How Searchlight Uses Your Information
Searchlight uses the information you provide to:
- Respond to your messages;
- Evaluate fellowship applications; or
- Improve the performance and content of this website.
Searchlight does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. It may share your data internally with staff and fellowship review personnel, but never with unrelated third parties unless required by law.
Data Security and Storage
Your data is transmitted over an encrypted connection (HTTPS) and stored securely. Searchlight takes reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized access or misuse.
Data Retention
Searchlight reserves the right to retain for any period of time the data you submit via this website. However, if you request that your information be deleted, Searchlight will honor that request, except as required by law.
Cookies and Analytics
Searchlight uses cookies to improve how this site works and to understand how visitors use it.
For example, Google Analytics collects anonymous traffic data—like pages visited, time on site, and browser type. It does not collect personally identifying information. You can opt out via your browser settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but it may affect how some features work.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Some content on this site is loaded from other services:
- Google Fonts: Your browser connects to Google to load fonts. Google sees your IP address and technical information, but does not set cookies.
- YouTube Videos: Watching an embedded YouTube video is like visiting YouTube directly. YouTube may collect data and set cookies.
- Datawrapper Charts: These charts are privacy-friendly. They do not track you or set cookies.
Other external links (like news articles or maps) are not covered by this policy. Please review those sites’ privacy policies separately.
Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Ask what data Searchlight has about you;
- Request corrections or deletion; and
- Opt out of any mailing list communications.
To make a request, email Searchlight at [email protected].
Changes to this Policy
Searchlight may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of this site means you accept the current policy.
Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Reach out anytime:
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: September 24, 2025