Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Introduction

The AUTOPILOT 2026 Workshop ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused web analytics service, to understand how visitors interact with our website. The information collected is minimal and privacy-respecting:

  • Page views: Which pages you visit on our website
  • Referrers: The website that referred you to our site (if applicable)
  • Browser and device information: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
  • Event tracking: Interactions with specific links and buttons (e.g., clicking on organizer profiles, submission links)
  • Geographic location: Country-level location based on IP address (not precise location)

What We Do NOT Collect

We are committed to privacy and do not collect:

  • Personal identifying information (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
  • IP addresses (Umami does not store full IP addresses)
  • Cookies for tracking purposes (Umami uses a privacy-friendly approach)
  • Cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
  • Data that can be used to personally identify you

How We Use Information

The analytics data we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Understanding which pages and content are most popular
  • Improving website navigation and user experience
  • Analyzing which links and features are most used
  • Measuring website performance and traffic patterns

Data Storage and Security

Analytics data is processed and stored by Umami Analytics using their cloud infrastructure. The data is aggregated and anonymized, making it impossible to identify individual users. We do not have access to raw, personally identifiable data. All data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of analytics tracking by disabling JavaScript or using browser extensions that block analytics
  • Request information about what data we have collected (though we cannot identify individual users)
  • Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party service:

Umami Analytics

We use Umami Analytics (hosted at cloud.umami.is) for website analytics. Umami is a privacy-focused analytics platform that does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information. For more information about Umami's privacy practices, please visit their website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Primary Contact:aalshami@uccs.edu

Secondary Contact:rrabinow@uccs.edu

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.