Digital Hazaristan Website Privacy Policy

Version 01

Introduction

Digital Hazaristan, a non-profit organization registered in Norway, is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, www.digitalhazaristan.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit and interact with our Website.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information on our Website:

• Automatically Collected Information: This includes non-identifiable data collected through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This information is used to analyze website usage and improve user experience.
• Information You Provide: You may choose to provide personal data, such as your name, telephone number, email address, and contact information, when you:
  • Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list.
  • Donate online.
  • Submit a contact form or inquiry.
  • Participate in online surveys or polls.

Purposes of Data Processing

We use your data for the following authorized purposes:

• Website Operation and Improvement: We analyze usage patterns and user behavior to optimize the Website.
• Communication and Information Sharing: We provide requested information and resources, including newsletters, responding to inquiries, and keeping you informed about our work (with your consent).
• Donation Processing: We securely process your donation and provide receipts.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including tax and anti-money laundering (AML) laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on specific legal grounds for processing your data:

• Consent: We collect data based on your explicit consent for specific purposes like subscribing or donating.
• Contract: We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations when you donate.
• Legitimate Interest: We analyze website usage for improvement, provided it doesn’t override your privacy rights.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We only share or disclose your personal data with third parties when:

• You explicitly grant consent.
• It is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations, like using secure payment gateways (with contractual data protection obligations).
• We are legally compelled to do so.
• We believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or safety, or the safety of others (in good faith).

We never sell or share your data with third-party marketers without your consent.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the specific purposes it was collected for. We consider legal requirements and potential future communication when determining the retention period. We have secure data deletion procedures in place.

Your Rights

Under applicable data privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• Access: Requesting a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Requesting correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Requesting deletion of your data under specific circumstances.
• Restriction: Requesting limitation on the processing of your data.
• Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
• Portability: Receiving your data in a structured format and transmitting it to another controller.

Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the information below to exercise these rights. We will respond promptly and within legal timeframes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for information collection and personalization. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this might limit certain functionalities. We display a cookie banner on our Website informing users about cookie usage and providing a link to this full Privacy Policy.

Security

Digital Hazaristan implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures align with our Data Security and Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Digital Hazaristan does not knowingly collect or process data from children under 13. We encourage parental supervision and request parents/guardians to contact us with any privacy concerns regarding their children.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage reviewing their policies before providing any personal data.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, laws, or technology. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on our Website. We encourage periodic reviews to stay informed.

Effective Date

This policy is effective as of Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data privacy rights, please contact us.

We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions.

Conclusion

This Privacy Policy clarifies our legal basis for data processing, emphasizes user control mechanisms, and reiterates our commitment to continuous improvement in data privacy practices. We believe this policy aligns with our values of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct, fostering trust with our website visitors and upholding the highest data privacy standards.

Please note: This policy is subject to change at any time. Digital Hazaristan reserves the right to modify or amend this policy at its sole discretion.