Effective Date: November 10, 2026
Introduction
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy and security. We want you to understand how we collect and use information from our website (the “Website”) and any other platforms that link to this Privacy Policy. We respect your right to privacy when you use our Website, communicate with us electronically, sign up for our email communications, apply for a position with us, or otherwise provide us with your Personal Information. We have developed this Privacy Policy to inform you of how we handle the Personal Information you provide us. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the Foundation’s Terms of Use. Whenever you submit information through the Website, or otherwise provide your Personal Information to us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website and do not submit any Personal Information to us.
I. Information We Collect
“Personal Information” refers to any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual. The Personal Information we collect about you depends on your relationship with us and how you use the Website. We may collect Personal Information directly from you, automatically through Cookies and similar technologies on the Website, and from third parties acting on your behalf or with your authorization, such as recruiting or job application platforms.
The Personal Information we may collect depends on the Website features you use:
- Informational Pages. When you browse our informational pages or read about our projects, flagship institutions, or history, we do not require you to provide Personal Information. We may, however, automatically collect Website usage information through Cookies, such as IP address, referring URL, device ID, web browser characteristics, pages viewed, and the date and time of activity (see Section II below).
- Email Newsletter and Communications Sign-Up. When you sign up to receive our newsletter or other communications, we or a third-party service provider may collect contact details such as your name and email address. We may also collect information about whether you open our emails and click on links within them.
- Job Listings. When you view our job listings or apply for a position, we may collect contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and address; your resume, cover letter, employment and education history, and references; and any other information you choose to submit. Our Website may link to job postings hosted on LinkedIn, where you can view open positions and apply. If you apply through LinkedIn, we may receive information from LinkedIn about you and your application. This may include your LinkedIn profile information (such as your name, headline, photo, work experience, education, skills, and contact details), your resume, your answers to any application questions, and any other information you choose to share with us through LinkedIn. LinkedIn collects and processes your information under its own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review those policies, because we are not responsible for how these third parties handle your information. Information we receive from LinkedIn is handled in line with this Privacy Policy.
- Inquiries. If you contact us by email or otherwise, we collect your contact details and the content of your message. If you provide us Personal Information relating to other individuals, you warrant that you have the authority to do so, and where required, have obtained the necessary consent, and acknowledge that it may be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
II. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies such as pixel tags and web beacons (collectively referred to as “Cookies”) to collect information about your activity on the Website, including your browsing activities and preferences. Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website or its service provider that allow the website to recognize your browser and remember certain information. Pixel tags are small images embedded in webpages or emails that help us understand which pages are viewed and whether an email has been opened.
The types of Cookies we may use include:
- Essential Cookies needed for basic Website functionality and security.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies to understand how visitors use the Website, compile aggregate data about Website traffic, and improve our content and navigation.
- Functional Cookies to remember your choices and preferences and enhance your experience on future visits.
- Advertising Cookies, where used, to deliver and measure advertisements and to personalize content.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete Cookies, or to alert you when Cookies are being sent. If you do so, some features of the Website may not work as intended. For more information on managing Cookies, see Section IV below.
III. Information Use and Disclosure
We process Personal Information for a variety of purposes, including to:
- Respond to your questions and communicate with visitors to the Website;
- Send you our newsletter, updates, and other communications about the Foundation and its work;
- Review and evaluate job applications and communicate with applicants;
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website, including diagnosing technical problems, and analyze how visitors use the Website;
- Operate and manage the Foundation’s charitable activities and maintain records;
- Comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, and internal policies;
- Exercise and defend legal claims and protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our users, or others; and
- For any other purpose you may agree to at or before the time your Personal Information is collected.
We may share Personal Information with service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as Website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and recruiting or applicant tracking, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information where we believe disclosure is appropriate to comply with law, to enforce our Website policies, to satisfy legal processes or governmental requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our users, or others. We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify any individual.
IV. Your Choices and Rights
Access, Correct, or Delete Your Information. You may request to (a) access the Personal Information we have collected about you; (b) correct inaccurate Personal Information we maintain about you; and (c) delete Personal Information we have collected about you, by contacting us as described in Section XII below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, and we may retain certain information where required or permitted by law. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
If your information has been shared with a third party, as described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, then that third party has received its own copy of your data. If you have been contacted by one of these third parties and wish to access, correct, or delete your information, please contact them directly.
Cookies. Most browsers accept Cookies automatically. You may be able to set your browser to refuse all or some Cookies, require your consent before a Cookie is placed, or alert you when Cookies are being sent. For instructions, check your browser’s help menu or technical information. If you disable or refuse Cookies, some parts of the Website may be inaccessible or may not function properly. Please note that Cookie-based opt-outs must be performed on each device and browser that you wish to have opted out.
Communications. If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or other email communications, you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you or by contacting us as described below.
Google Analytics. We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve its functions. You can choose not to be included in Google Analytics by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track. The Website does not currently respond to browser “do not track” signals. You may manage Cookies through your browser settings as described above.
V. Data Retention
We retain Personal Information for as long as needed to operate the Website, to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy (including maintaining newsletter subscriptions and considering job applications), and to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We may retain anonymized and/or aggregated data for research and analytics.
VI. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
VII. Information About Children
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information through the Website from individuals in this age group. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected Personal Information about your child, you can contact us by mail or email as described below.
VIII. International Users
If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your home jurisdiction.
IX. Third-Party Websites
The Website may link to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including third-party job application platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you use.
X. California Visitors
California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code Section 1798.83) permits users of our Website who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to press@broadfoundation.org.
XI. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and post the updated version on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after an update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
XII. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise any privacy rights available to you, please contact us as described below. We will respond to your privacy rights request within the time frame required by applicable law.
Email: press@broadfoundation.org
Mail: The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, 300 South Grand Ave Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90071.