Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua (the 'Platform').
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
- Data Controller: Ukrdiaspora Organization
- Contact: Please use the contact form on our website: ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and surname
- E-mail адреса
- Organization or institution
- Any other information you choose to provide through forms or communications on the platform
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP addresses (for security and analytics purposes)
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the platform
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent - where you have provided clear consent for specific purposes
- Legitimate interest - for platform operation, security, and improvement
- Legal obligation - where required by law
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Provide access to platform services and resources
- Improve and maintain the platform functionality
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensure platform security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform:
- Essential cookies - necessary for basic platform functionality
- Analytics cookies - to understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies - to remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in platform operation under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure data transmission protocols
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access - request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Rectification - request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure - request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restriction - request limitation of processing in certain situations
- Portability - request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Objection - object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent - withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
10. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
11. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
All data published by users on the platform is the responsibility of the user.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact form on our website: ukrdiaspora.nauka.gov.ua
For data protection-related inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Note: This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent and accessible.
If you need clarification on any aspect of our data processing activities, please don't hesitate to contact us.