We take your information and privacy seriously. This page explains what data we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights you hold as a participant in the Bhoomi Initiative research study.
Last updated: June 2026
To set up and conduct the research study, we may ask for personal data about you and use it within the scope of this study. We collect this information to contact you for scheduling, to ensure a diverse set of viewpoints, and to build better AI products for everyone. The data we request may include:
Answering sensitive questions is always your choice. When our study asks for sensitive personal data, we will seek your explicit consent first, and you may choose not to answer those questions at any time without penalty.
The data we collect is used exclusively to run and improve the research study and the AI systems it informs. Specifically, we use your data to:
Your data will not be sold or used for purposes unrelated to this research. Any use of your feedback to improve AI technology does not entitle you to additional compensation beyond what was described in your workshop invitation.
After the study concludes, we analyse and summarise findings from all participants. Research reports may contain:
Research reports become part of an internal research library accessible to team members and authorised collaborators. We sometimes publish reports externally for other researchers, companies, or the general public. Public research reports will not include your name or any recordings that identify you unless you have given separate, explicit, and written permission.
The Bhoomi Initiative operates with a globally distributed research team. This means your study data may be shared with researchers or collaborators located in different countries. For example, a researcher in one country may need to share study data with a colleague in another to perform analysis.
Regardless of where your information is gathered or analysed, we apply consistent data protection standards. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, and any third parties who receive your data are required to protect it to the same standard.
What is “data”? “Data” means any information including recordings, written responses, and contact details that researchers have collected as part of the study.
We sometimes work with service providers such as partner universities, research contractors, or analytics companies to help us conduct or analyse this study.
If that happens, we may share your personal data with these service providers, but only under the following conditions:
Your personal data such as your name and email address will be deleted after the research report is completed, except for any data retained for the specific purposes described in the Research Reports section above.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, please follow these steps:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact the workshop organiser or reach us via the Contact page. Your trust matters to us thank you for contributing to fairer AI.