The information and policies below are applicable to the Web site located at www.carnegie.org. The practices described on this page apply only to information gathered online at this Web site. None of these policies apply to information submitted by users to www.carnegie.org. Nor do any of these policies apply to Web sites maintained by other companies or organizations to which this site may link.

Web site’s purpose

The purpose of the Web site is to inform the public about the philanthropic investments of Carnegie Corporation of New York, its strategies and communications as well as bringing attention to the work of our current grantees, and to present information of value to future grant applicants.

Copyright

Read our copyright statement.

Advertising

The Web site does not carry advertising. We do not accept paid sponsorships. The 'search' function on this Web site does not include any advertising content. The foundation does not receive any payment or compensation for publishing any content or link.

Fees

The use of the Web site is free for non-commercial use.

Corrections

If you are aware of incorrect or obsolete information on this Web site, please inform us via the Web site’s Contact page.

Privacy Policy and Information Sharing

As a result of grant inquiries, requests for publications and other correspondence with Carnegie Corporation of New York, we collect non-financial contact information such as your e-mail address, which has been voluntarily submitted. Carnegie Corporation adheres to the highest standards of ethical practices in all of our operations and is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our Web site. Except as disclosed below, we don't sell, barter, give away, rent or permit anyone outside of Carnegie Corporation to use your personal information. We may use or disclose your personal information only if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) conform to applicable law or comply with legal process served on us or the Web site; (b) protect and defend our rights or property, the Web site or our users, and (c) act under emergency circumstances to protect the personal safety of us, our affiliates, agents or the users of the Web site or the public. We will honor your request to stop sending you publications or e-mail newsletters, and this will not affect your grant-related communications. Please e-mail the Office of Public Affairs with such requests.

'Cookies'

Our Web server places a small data file on your computer called a 'cookie.' This cookie helps us improve the Web site's performance by knowing what kind of browser and computer you are using during your visit. The cookie contains no personal information and is not readable during your visits to other Web sites. No personal information about you other than your computer type and the fact that you visited is saved in the cookie.

Subject to Laws of the United States

The Web site is published in the United States and is subject to laws of the United States. If you are located in a country outside the United States and voluntarily submit personal information to us, you thereby consent to the general use of such information as provided in this Privacy Policy and to the transfer of that information to, and/or storage of that information in, the United States. Carnegie Corporation of New York shall not be liable under any circumstances for damages resulting from use of information collected from visitors to the site.

Privacy Policy Updates

Carnegie Corporation of New York may change this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the way we collect visitor information.

Question and Comments

Questions and comments should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs via the Web site’s Contact page.