Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Tropical HTIRC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

When you visit this site, we use the following third-party services to understand how the site is used:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — collects information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, general geographic location (city/country level), and how visitors navigate between pages.
• Microsoft Clarity — records anonymized session activity, including mouse movement, scrolling, and clicks, to help us understand how visitors interact with the site and identify areas for improvement.

These tools do not collect your name, email address, or other directly identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it to us (for example, by submitting a contact form).

How We Use This Information

We use this data solely to understand how visitors use the site, identify technical or usability issues, and improve the content and structure of our pages. We do not sell your data, and we do not share it with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

Your Choices

When you first visit this site, you'll see a banner allowing you to accept or decline the use of Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. If you decline, neither service will load or collect any data during your visit. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and reloading the page.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking site-wide using Google's Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Fonts

‍This site uses Google Fonts to display certain typefaces. When you visit this site, your browser may request font files directly from Google's servers, which involves sharing your IP address with Google. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the default policies of Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, and is not independently stored or archived by Tropical HTIRC beyond what these services provide in their standard reporting dashboards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the tools we use or applicable privacy regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Douglass F. Jacobs
Tropical HTIRC Director
715 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Email: djacobs@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-3608

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