1. Who We Are
The “Institute for Adult Development”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to the global hub that maintains this website and stewards Constructed Development Theory (CDT) and related frameworks. Regional hubs and affiliated institutes may have their own local legal entities and policies.
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
2. Information We Collect
This website is primarily an informational hub. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. The types of information we may collect include:
- Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, and message if you contact us.
- Technical information: basic analytics or server logs (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) to help us understand site usage and maintain security.
- Third-party links: when you follow links to regional hubs or external sites, those sites may collect data in accordance with their own policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected via this site to:
- Respond to enquiries and communication you initiate.
- Maintain and improve the website, including monitoring performance and security.
- Understand broad patterns of interest in the Institute and its work.
We do not sell your personal data. Any data sharing is limited to what is necessary to operate the site (for example, with hosting providers or email services) and is subject to appropriate safeguards.
4. Cookies & Analytics
This website may use simple cookies or analytics tools to understand aggregate usage. Where applicable, a banner or notice will explain the use of cookies and provide options to manage your preferences.
You can usually control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions, but the core informational content should remain accessible.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, such as:
- Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address above. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
6. Terms of Use
6.1 Informational Purpose
The content on this site is provided for general information about the Institute for Adult Development and Constructed Development Theory. It does not constitute professional, legal, or clinical advice.
6.2 No Warranties
While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information on it. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
6.3 Intellectual Property
Unless stated otherwise, the content on this site (including text, diagrams, and frameworks) is owned by or licensed to the Institute for Adult Development and/or the originator of Constructed Development Theory. You may:
- Link to the site and cite materials for academic or professional reference, with appropriate attribution.
- Not reproduce or distribute substantial parts of the content without permission.
7. External Links & Regional Hubs
This site links to regional hubs, partner organisations, and other external resources. These links are provided for convenience and to reflect the Institute’s global network.
We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content or policies of external sites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion, and you should review their privacy and terms independently.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy & Terms of Use from time to time, for example to reflect changes in law or in how the Institute operates the website.
Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Last updated: 2025
9. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact: