Privacy Policy
Introduction
This privacy policy applies to the personal data collected and processed by Our World Together, when you visit our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Our World Together is the “data controller” and in that role we decide what information is gathered and how it is used.
Note that “personal data” refers to data about you from which you can be identified. It does not refer to data that cannot be linked to you (and is anonymous). “Processing” of your personal data refers to what we may do with the data, such as collecting, storing or using it. “Technical data” refers to data automatically collected during your visit and this is anonymous.
The data we collect
- The personal data we collect is the information that you choose to provide to us when you visit the website. This includes your email address when you register, which can be used, for example, as a form of identification, to reset your password, or to send updates or other information if you register for them. It may also include your location (such as your state, country) or age group if you choose to provide them for the purposes we describe (see below).Your personal data may also include any information or photos included in messages sent to us by email or provided by online forms on the website.
- The technical data we automatically collect includes your IP address, browser, and the operating system of the device you use during your visit. It also includes information about your visit, such as the URL of the referrer, pages you viewed, and download errors. This data is used to improve the operation of our website.
- We only use necessary cookies, which are needed for the proper functioning of the website, such as logging in and completing forms. The website will not work properly without them. (A cookie is a small file with a unique anonymous identifier, which is sent to your browser and stored on your device.)
To see what cookies have been set and how to manage them see http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
Our purposes in using your data
We use your data for different purposes:
- We use the data for the purposes we describe when you provide the information. For example, your location (city, state, country), and age group, are used to count your pledges (anonymously) in totals of the relevant group (such as all pledges from Arizona or India). The record of pledges is also used to provide you with a pledge certificate.
- To send you news or information about our website, or any other data, if you have requested it.
- To respond to any comments or queries, or other information that you send.
- To use and display any testimonials or photos that you upload or send to us. These may be published on our website, or uploaded to our social media platforms, which are then subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.
- To monitor usage of the website and gather information to maintain and improve the operation of our website, and address technical issues.
- For any purpose we describe with your consent.
Legal basis for collecting and processing your data
When we process your personal data for the purposes described we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- We will collect and process your personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests, and in accord with the GDPR, in pursuance of our purposes and activities. This includes the use of location and age group data to include your pledges in totals for different groups, and the use of your email address for identification and to enable you reset your password. It also includes any information or photos that you upload to us.
- We will ask your consent to use your email for sending you news or information about the website or any purpose that we may describe.
How long we keep your data
We keep your data as long as we need it in order to fulfill our purposes and conduct the activities of the website, such as maintaining your account and pledges so you can update and modify them. You may at any time contact us to have your personal data removed.
Where we store your data
We store your data electronically on secure servers. Transmission of data over the internet is not, however, secure. We cannot, therefore, guarantee data transmitted over the internet to our website is secure, and any data you transmit is at your own risk.
Disclosure of data
We may need to disclose your data to third parties when required by law, or in order to protect the rights, property or safety of our site, our users, and others.
Links to external websites
Our website contains links to external third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, so if you follow a link to them, please check their privacy policy before you submit any personal data.
Sharing your data with third parties
We do not share your personal data with any third party.
Your rights
In relation to your personal data, under certain circumstances you have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data and information about how we are processing it. You can also view your personal data on your profile page.
- Request that we correct your personal data where it is inaccurate or incomplete. You can also correct and update your information on your profile page.
- Request removal of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as you think there is no longer a reason for us to hold it, or you object to the processing (next item below).
- Object to processing of your personal data where we rely on our legitimate interests if there is some specific reason based on your particular situation which makes you want to object.
- Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data where we rely on your consent.
- Request restriction of your personal data, which allows you to suspend processing. This might be, for example, if you want us to verify the accuracy of your personal data.
- Request the transfer of your data to another party where we have relied on your consent for processing your data.
If you want to exercise any of your rights, contact us here. We will store your emails in order to resolve the issue. If you still feel the issue is not resolved you have the right to submit a complaint to https://ico.org.uk/concerns/.
Updates to this policy
Future modifications to this policy will be added on this webpage. Please check this page to see any updates to this policy.
Contact
For queries or other issues in relation to this policy, please contact us at info@ourworldtogether.org.