Privacy Policy — IHRS | International Human Rights Society

Introduction

The International Human Rights Society ("IHRS", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

This policy is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a contact form or enquiry
Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
Register for events or membership
Participate in surveys, feedback forms, or campaigns

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website or source

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries, feedback, or complaints
To provide and improve our services and website
To send you updates, newsletters, or event invitations (only with your consent)
To monitor and analyse website usage trends
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights and safety of IHRS, our members, and the public

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers), subject to confidentiality agreements
When required by law, regulation, or legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of IHRS, our members, or the public

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required for legal or operational reasons.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Organisation: International Human Rights Society (IHRS)
Address: CU London, Dagenham, United Kingdom, RM10 7BN
Email: [email protected]