We believe in full transparency when it comes to how we handle your personal information. This Data Protection Policy is designed to explain, in clear terms, what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it when you access or use our website (“Site”). 1. What Data We Collect When you interact with the Site, we may collect the following types of information: Information you voluntarily provide: Full name Email address Phone number Mailing or billing address Educational background or affiliation (where relevant) Any content you submit through forms, surveys, or feedback Information collected automatically: IP address and location data Browser, device, and system information Pages viewed, session duration, and interactions on the Site Referrer URLs and clickstream behavior Cookie identifiers and tracking data We collect this information to help us improve the Site’s accessibility, content, and security. 2. How and Why We Use Your Data We use the information collected for a range of operational, communication, and improvement-related purposes: To provide and maintain access to the Site and its features To communicate with you (e.g. confirmations, updates, support) To personalize your user experience and content delivery To send newsletters or event invitations (only if you’ve subscribed) To evaluate and enhance the performance and relevance of our content To ensure compliance with laws, regulations, or institutional policies All use of personal data is based on valid legal grounds such as your consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interest in improving services. 3. Sharing Your Data We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party vendors who help us: Deliver email communications Process donations or payments Host the Site and manage infrastructure Conduct analytics and system diagnostics Each of these vendors is under contract and required to handle your data securely and only for the purpose specified by us. We may also disclose your information if legally required or to protect users or the public. 4. Data Storage and Retention We retain your information only for as long as it’s needed to provide services or meet legal obligations. When your data is no longer needed, we either securely delete it or anonymize it so it cannot be linked back to you. 5. Your Rights and Options You have the right to: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you Ask for your data to be corrected or deleted Withdraw your consent to specific uses of your data Object to certain types of data processing Request data portability (in a structured, machine-readable format) To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email Address]. 6. Security of Your Data We take appropriate steps to ensure your information is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes using encryption, secure servers, limited access, and regular system updates. However, please note that no system can be guaranteed completely secure. 7. Policy Updates We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page along with the updated “Last Updated” date.