Legal Notices

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/11/2023

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting https://oars-commitments.org/ (hereafter referred to as “the Website”). This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access and use our website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily when you interact with the Website. This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide for registering a commitment

2.2. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information when you visit the Website, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To improve our website and its content
  • To send periodic emails or newsletters
  • To monitor and analyze website usage and trends
  • To comply with legal requirements

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies on the Website to collect non-personal information about your online activities. You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, social media feeds). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites or the content they provide.

6. Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

7. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

If you are a resident of the UK, you have certain rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR, including the right to access, update, or delete your personal information, as well as the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.

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