PRIVACY POLICY

The FoRB Hub and Resource Center (HRC) is committed to the responsible handling of the information and data it collects. The HRC provides this privacy policy to explain what information it collects through its website (www.globalfreedom.center) and how that information is used. HRC partners and development team members adhere to this policy when acting as part of the HRC.

Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically

The HRC permanently logs standard non-personal technical information, such as browser type and IP addresses of the website visitor’s computer, in order to better understand traffic patterns, technical needs, and improve performance.

We use third party analytic traffic analysis services to provide quantitative analysis about the HRC usage patterns. This information does not include name, email, address or telephone about your visits to this website.

The HRC uses a third-party vendor, currently Google Analytics, to place cookies and analyze the information collected by cookies in order to make the HRC website more interesting and useful. Information that the HRC collects from cookies will not be used to create profiles of users and only will be used in aggregate form. You may set your browser to refuse cookies from any website that you visit. Turning off cookies will disable functionality enabled by logging into the site including the ability to add or alter existing content in any way. However, all regularly viewable content will remain accessible. You also may opt out of Google Analytics by using a browser opt out.

Personal Information You Provide to the HRC

You do not need to provide any personal information to access the information on the HRC site.

In order to gain access to the interactive features of the HRC, you may be required to submit a user name and a valid email address. If you seek curator privileges, you must also provide your real name and credentials if you have them. If you elect to use certain features on the site, you may be asked for additional personal information.

Other than this, the HRC collects information that you choose to provide to it. You decide how much information to provide and by which method you provide it, including without limitation:

• When you subscribe to a newsletter, subscribe to an RSS feed, or request news and information,
• When you register with the HRC,
• When you participate in the HRC by submitting content and feedback,
• When you provide personal information in connection with your participation in any of the forums or projects the HRC makes available to the world
• When you donate money to the HRC.

What the HRC Does with Personal Information

The HRC handles your personal information responsibly according to the circumstances by which you provided it.

• Subscriptions: If you sign up for a newsletter or the RSS feed, you will be asked to provide an email address. The newsletter subscription capability is powered by a third-party email marketing vendor, and personal information is used for the purpose of managing registrations and communication. Your use is subject to the newsletter vendor’s privacy policy and other terms which govern the use of those services. The policies can be found on their site.
• Registration: When you register with the HRC you are asked to provide contact information and a profile. Personal information that you provide during the registration process is not available to the public. If you register as a curator, your profile will publicly identify your name, credentials, scope of interest, and institutional affiliation (if you have one). As a curator, your email address will not be made available to the public; you should understand however that your name is associated with your curator activity.
• Participating in the HRC by Submitting Content: the HRC is committed to building an open access collection. If you help build the HRC by submitting content (images, text, videos, or other information), your submission will be publicly archived. Do not include in your submission any personally identifiable attribution or other information that you do not want publicly shared. Please be aware that your username will be available to the public. You should also be aware that third party entities may use aggregate data which does not identify you for non-HRC purposes.
• Multimedia submissions: At this time, videos and photographs must be submitted via the HRCs shared photo imagery group, Vimeo, Wikimedia, or any of the HRC’s other content providers; your use of these third party technologies is subject to the third party’s privacy policy and other terms which are available on those websites.
• Participating in the HRC by Submitting Feedback: You may submit feedback directly to the HRC staff via the website or using staff contact information provided on the website. If you include personal information in your feedback, it will be used only for the purpose of responding and providing follow up information.
• Feedback: If provided on the HRC, you also may provide feedback publicly by using third party feedback mechanisms. Your use of these third party feedback mechanisms is subject to the third party’s privacy policy and other terms. The policies are available on those websites. Be aware, that even if a discussion is available only to registered HRC users, the discussion remains public in nature because registration with the HRC is open to the general public.
• Supporting the HRC by Making Donations: When you donate money to the HRC via the HRC’s donor page, the HRC will use your personal information for the purpose of processing your donation.  As such, your use is subject to the merchant service’s privacy statement and other terms which govern the use of those services. The policies are available on their site. The HRC also uses the personal information to contact donors about upcoming news and events relevant to the HRC.

The FC may share information with third parties if it has a good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to (a) take action regarding suspected illegal activities; (b) enforce or apply the HRC’s policies or terms; (c) comply with legal process, such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, or court order; or (d) protect the HRC’s rights, reputation, and property, or that of the HRC users, partners, or the public. Otherwise, the HRC does not rent, sell, or provide your name or contact information to third parties.

You Control Your Email and Communication Preferences

The HRC sends e-newsletters and other electronic announcements to registered members of the site, to registered curators, to newsletter subscribers, to RSS feed subscribers, and to individuals and organizations that provide content to the HRC. Email recipients may opt out at any time by following the “unsubscribe” instructions included in the email message. Website registrants may subscribe or unsubscribe at any time to newsletters and other notifications by changing their preferences online with the HRC.

Third Party Embeds, Links, and Technology

From time to time the HRC embeds a third party’s technology or links to third party websites. The third parties operate independently of the HRC and the HRC does not have control over their privacy practices or content; the HRC’s use of third parties is not intended to be an endorsement of the third party, its technology, website, or content.

The HRC recommends that users read the privacy policies at all websites they visit.

Security

The HRC takes reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to the HRC information. Unfortunately, no website can fully eliminate security risks. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your registration and password information.

The HRC may update this privacy policy from time to time; updates will be posted on this page.

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