SASI Connect Mobile Application Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 25, 2025

 

Introduction

The Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute (“SASI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information through the SASI Connect mobile application (“App”). This policy operates in accordance with Stanford University’s privacy practices and applicable laws.

 

Information We Collect

 

Information You Provide

When you use SASI Connect, we may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

  • Contact Information: Your name and email address when registering for webinars or information sessions

  • Educational Information: Your school name and current educational level for program recommendations

  • Application Materials: If you choose to apply through the app, we collect application essays, transcripts, and other materials you submit

  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting us through the app

 

Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect certain technical information:

  • App usage statistics (features accessed, time spent)

  • Device information (device type, operating system version)

  • Crash reports and performance data

 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and respond to your inquiries about SASI programs

  • Register you for webinars and information sessions

  • Process program applications

  • Send you important updates about programs you’ve expressed interest in

  • Improve the App’s functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

 

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Stanford University: As SASI is a Stanford Medicine program, we share information with relevant Stanford departments for program administration

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with app functionality, webinar hosting, or application processing

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

 

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmission between the App and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

 

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

 

Children’s Privacy

While SASI programs are open to high school students, we require parental consent for participants under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

 

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Application materials are retained according to Stanford University’s admission records retention policy.

 

International Users

SASI Connect is operated from the United States. If you access the App from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

 

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.

 

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute

Stanford University School of Medicine

291 Campus Drive

Stanford, CA 94305

Email: sasi@stanford.edu

Phone: (650) 723-6632

 

For general Stanford University privacy concerns:

https://privacy.stanford.edu

 

This privacy policy is specific to the SASI Connect mobile application and operates in conjunction with Stanford University’s overall privacy practices. For Stanford’s general privacy policy, visit https://www.stanford.edu/site/privacy/