Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Your Data and Information with Our Commitment to Transparency and Security
1. Introduction
At the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our website visitors, members, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, and affiliations from website visitors who choose to provide such information voluntarily, for example, when filling out forms or registering for events.
2.2 Log Data: Like many websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages visited. This information is used for statistical analysis and to improve the functionality and security of our website.
3. Use of Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about our activities, events, and initiatives.
- To process and manage membership registrations and renewals.
- To provide access to member-only resources and benefits.
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To improve our website and tailor content to user preferences.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing of Information
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in various aspects of our operations, such as website hosting, event management, and email communication. These service providers may have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of such information.
4.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and therefore we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in such communications.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@africanremotesensing.org.
10. Consent
By using our website or providing us with personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 01/03/2024.