OFAC Statement

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the Sharif University of Technology Association ("SUTA," "we," "us," "our," "the Association") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website ("suta.org," "the Site"). This policy applies to all pages and content within the Association's Site, including pages related to events, podcasts, reunions, and fundraising activities.

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings or our cookie consent tool to refuse cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.

3. How the Site Uses Cookies

As an association, we use the Site to connect members and visitors with a wide range of programs and activities, including:

• General and public events hosted by the Association
• Podcasts produced and published by or on behalf of the Association
• Reunions held at physical venue sites
• Fundraising campaigns supporting various programs and initiatives within the Association

Cookies help us support and improve these activities in the following ways:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as event registration forms, secure log-in to member accounts, and navigation between pages describing our events, podcasts, campaigns, and other activities.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site — for example, which event pages are viewed most often, how podcast episode pages are accessed, or which fundraising campaign pages generate the most engagement. This data helps us understand members interests and improve our content and outreach.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make on the Site, such as saved preferences for event notifications, reunion venue location preferences, or podcast playback settings, to provide a more personalized experience on future visits.

Event Registration and Reunion Cookies

When you register for a general or public event, or a reunion held at a venue site, cookies may be used by our registration platform to keep track of your registration status, ticketing information, RSVP details, and venue-related preferences (such as dietary requirements or accessibility needs) throughout the registration process.

Podcast Platform Cookies

Our podcast content may be hosted or embedded through third-party media platforms. These platforms may place their own cookies to enable playback, remember your listening progress, or gather anonymous usage statistics related to podcast engagement.

Fundraising and Donation Cookies

Pages related to our fundraising campaigns may use cookies provided by secure third-party payment processors to facilitate online donations, remember donation form entries, and prevent duplicate transactions. These cookies help ensure the security and accuracy of your contribution.

Advertising and Outreach Cookies

We may use cookies to help promote upcoming general events, reunions, podcast episodes, or fundraising campaigns to members across other websites or platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of these outreach efforts.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party service providers who help us deliver specific functions, such as:

• Event registration and ticketing platforms
• Podcast hosting and media-streaming services
• Payment processors used for fundraising donations
• Website analytics providers
• Social media platforms (for sharing event, reunion, podcast, or campaign content)

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
• Opting Out of Specific Services: For third-party cookies related to event registration, podcast platforms, or donation processing, you may also be able to manage preferences directly through those third-party providers.

Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some features of the Site — such as event registration, reunion RSVP forms, podcast playback, or online donation processing — may not function properly.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the events and programs we offer, or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies in connection with our events, podcasts, reunions, or fundraising campaigns, please contact us at:

Sharif University of Technology Association
6977 Navajo Rd #497
San Diego, CA 92119, USA
Email: info@suta.org