Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information automatically collected when you use our website.

Personal Information (for MIT students only)

• Name (first and last)
• MIT email address
• Academic major/course number
• Optional yearbook quote
• Senior portrait photographs

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Language preference cookie (stores your selected language)
• Session cookies for authentication (MIT Touchstone)

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and browser information to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

• To include your information and photo in the MIT Technique yearbook
• To communicate with you about yearbook orders, portrait sessions, and organization updates
• To provide services such as event photography and invoice processing
• To improve our website and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely in MongoDB Atlas with industry-standard encryption. We retain senior bio information for yearbook publication purposes and historical archives. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• MIT Touchstone: For authentication using your MIT credentials (see MIT's privacy policy)
• MongoDB Atlas: For secure database storage
• Vercel: For website hosting and deployment

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored in our database
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to yearbook publication requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at technique@mit.edu.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for MIT students (typically 18 years or older). We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date.