Privacy Policy

Overview

The ADL Design Challenge, operated by the Aerospace Design Laboratory at Stanford University, respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information - name, email address, and university affiliation when you apply or contact us.
• Usage data - pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and referring URL, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Application data - technical background, CV/resume, and statements of interest submitted during the application process.

How We Use Your Information

• To process and evaluate applications to the program.
• To communicate with applicants and participants.
• To improve our website and understand how visitors interact with it.
• To comply with legal obligations and Stanford University policies.

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies - small text files stored on your device - to improve functionality and analyze usage.

• Essential cookies - required for the site to function (e.g., cookie consent preference). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only set if you accept non-essential cookies.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with Stanford University administrative systems and, where required, with legal authorities. Analytics data is processed by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) under their respective privacy policies.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at aero-design-lab@stanford.edu.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, contact the Aerospace Design Laboratory at aero-design-lab@stanford.edu.