Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 20, 2026 Last Updated: July 20, 2026
The Hermes Project ("Hermes," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through thehermesproject.org (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, and any message content submitted through contact forms, intake forms, or sign-up forms on the Site
- Information you voluntarily share in correspondence, applications, or community/membership inquiries
Information collected automatically:
- Standard technical data (IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps) collected via the Site's hosting platform and any analytics tools in use
- Cookies and similar technologies used for basic site functionality and, where enabled, analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Information related to Hermes-specific tools:
- If you interact with any connected dashboards, ledgers, or intake mechanisms referenced on the Site (for example, participation records related to the Intent Ledger or property/telemetry dashboards), we collect only the information you or your device/sensor explicitly submits through those tools, and only for participants who have opted into those specific programs. This data is kept separate from general Site visitor data and is not required simply to browse the Site.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through the Site
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Communicate updates about the Hermes Project to those who have opted in
- Maintain records related to voluntary participation in Hermes programs, pilot properties, or community initiatives
- Meet legal, security, and operational obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, form processing), bound to use data only to provide those services
- Legal or governmental authorities where required by law
- A successor entity in the event of a reorganization, provided the recipient agrees to honor this Policy
4. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 7).
5. Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information submitted through the Site. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to opt out of certain communications. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9. Marketing emails include an unsubscribe option.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information can be directed to:
The Hermes Project hello@thehermesproject.org
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and has not been reviewed by an attorney. Given the Hermes Project's private-jurisdiction and community-participation structures, we recommend having qualified legal counsel review this document before relying on it as your final published policy.