Privacy Policy for the Pan-African Research Centre for One Health ( parcoh )
Effective Date: November 13, 2023
PARCOH (The Pan-African Research Centre for One Health) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us in any way. Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.
By accessing or using the parcoh website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this policy, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
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Voluntary Information: We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website or communicate with us through various channels such as contact forms, email, or social media. This may include your name, email address, organization, and any other information you choose to share.
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Automated Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits. We use this information to improve our website and understand visitor demographics and behavior.
Use of Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
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Communication: To respond to your inquiries, requests, and comments submitted through our website or other communication channels.
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Research: To conduct research and analysis related to our mission in the field of One Health.
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Improvement: To improve the content and functionality of our website and to better understand how visitors use our site.
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Marketing: To provide you with information about our services, news, events, and other updates that may be of interest to you, if you have given us permission to do so.
Information Sharing
PARCOH does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in conducting our operations, such as website hosting, email communications, and analytics. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from
unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However,
no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be
guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we
cannot guarantee its security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Withdraw consent for processing your data, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights or to make inquiries about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Change to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes
in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The effective date of the policy will be clearly indicated. We
encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about
how we handle your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Thank you for trusting parcoh with your personal information. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.