At Arakani Rohingya Scholars Forum (ARSF), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect it.
By using our website, services, or interacting with our content, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or use our services:
Personal Information: This includes details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, signing up for newsletters, registering for events, or joining our community.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as your IP address, browser type, language preferences, operating system, and other general information to help improve our website’s functionality and performance.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and track how you interact with our content. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing Services: To process your inquiries, registrations, and support requests, and to manage your participation in our events and initiatives.
Communication: To send you important updates, newsletters, and information related to the Arakani Rohingya Scholars Forum, including educational opportunities, research publications, and events.
Improving Our Website: To understand how visitors use our website, and to enhance the user experience based on that feedback.
Donations & Support: To process your donations, send receipts, and keep you informed about how your contributions are being used to support our work.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, communication, payments, or other necessary functions. These third parties are obligated to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ARSF, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of ARSF’s assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and provide you with an option to opt-out.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable security measures to protect it. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Update: You can access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us directly.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our communications or by contacting us at info@example.com.
Data Deletion: If you no longer wish to be part of our community or would like us to delete your personal information from our records, you can request that we delete your data by contacting us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy only applies to the ARSF website, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
ARSF does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information about your child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a revised Privacy Policy on this page with the updated date. Please review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.