Privacy Policy for SNF New Media Lab

Effective Date: May 20, 2026

Welcome to SNF New Media Lab (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a digital media and educational initiative including a website and YouTube series produced in partnership with the Benaki Museum and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our content, subscribe to communications, or engage with our YouTube channel and related platforms.By using SNF New Media Lab, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are
SNF New Media Lab is an educational and cultural initiative dedicated to exploring Greek history, culture, society, and contemporary issues through digital storytelling, interviews, and public scholarship.The project is developed in collaboration with:
- Benaki Museum
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Contact us through forms or email
- Register for events or webinars
- Participate in surveys or community discussions

This information may include:
- Name
-Email address
-Organization or affiliation

Any information you choose to provide in messages or submissions

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

-IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring websites
- Cookies and analytics data.
- Third-Party Platform Data

If you interact with our YouTube channel or social media platforms, those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.


3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the website and video series
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Share newsletters, announcements, or event information
- Analyze audience engagement and website performance
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse - Support educational and public programming activities

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to: Remember user preferences Measure website traffic and performance Improve user experienceWe may use analytics services such as:Google AnalyticsYou can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Pages on our website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, or social media feeds.
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These services may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services they use.

6. How We Share Information
We may share information:

- With service providers who help operate the website or communications
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the project
- In connection with institutional reporting or administrative collaboration between project partners

We do not share personal information for commercial advertising purposes.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Communication purposes
- Legal or administrative obligations
- Project operations and recordkeeping

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations.

8. International Users
Because SNF New Media Lab operates internationally through partner institutions in Canada and Greece, information may be processed or stored in different jurisdictions.By using the website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent to communications
- Request information about data processing practices
- To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy
SNF New Media Lab is intended for general audiences and educational use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate consent.

11. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

SNF New Media Lab
c/o Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University – SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies
or
Benaki Museum
Benaki Museum Official Website