PRIVACY POLICY FOR MOLECULAR HYDROGEN INSTITUTE
Latest Revision Date: January 9, 2026
Molecular Hydrogen Institute (“MHI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit https://molecularhydrogeninstitute.org (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:
- Name and contact information (e.g., email address)
- Course registrations or purchase details
- Donation details (excluding full payment card numbers)
- Communications you send to us (e.g., support requests, inquiries)
We may also collect information automatically, such as:
- IP address and device/browser information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
- Referring/exit pages and date/time of access
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as described below)
2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide educational content and services
- Process course registrations and donations
- Communicate with you about programs, updates, or support requests
- Improve Website functionality and user experience
- Maintain security, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies
- Comply with legal, accounting, and nonprofit obligations
3. Donations and Payments
Donations and purchases may be processed through secure third-party payment processors. MHI does not store your full payment card information. Payment processors may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Email Communications
If you opt in to receive emails, we may send communications related to educational offerings, nonprofit updates, or events. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at courses@molecularhydrogeninstitute.org.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- operate and improve the Website
- understand how visitors interact with the Website
- remember preferences (where applicable)
You can typically control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- with service providers who help us operate the Website and deliver services (e.g., email delivery, payment processing, analytics), under confidentiality and security obligations;
- if required by law, subpoena, or legal process;
- to protect the rights, safety, and security of MHI, our users, and the public.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make a request, contact us at courses@molecularhydrogeninstitute.org. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, certain rights under GDPR may apply where applicable. If you are a California resident, certain rights under California privacy laws may also apply where applicable.
11. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: courses@molecularhydrogeninstitute.org.