Privacy Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this Information Management and Privacy Policy is to outline how we manage information and protect privacy. R-SEAT is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its clients, donors, volunteers, employees, and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we engage with and recognize that maintaining this trust requires transparency and accountability in how we handle the information you choose to share with us.

Context

Throughout the course of our various projects and activities, R-SEAT frequently collects and uses personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information can expect that it will be carefully protected.

Personal information refers to any details that can identify an individual, such as an individual’s place of birth, languages spoken, or their résumé. However, business contact information and publicly available information such as name, title/position, company, address, email, and fax are not considered personal information.

Collecting, Using, and Disclosing Personal Information for Identified Purposes

R-SEAT collects personal data that you provide online, when you participate in or register for our programs and services, in order to better meet your needs for information and services.

We also use and disclose data, which does not identify individuals, for statistical purposes to enhance R-SEAT’s programs and services.

Personal information may also be collected to satisfy legal, governmental, and regulatory obligations.

If you provide us with your personal contact information, we may communicate with you about important updates regarding the R-SEAT program or service in which you are registered. Additionally, we may notify you about other R-SEAT programs and services that could benefit you.

If you do not wish to receive such communications, please contact us at info@refugeesseat.org.

R-SEAT organizes events to build awareness and support for our work. Some of these activities may require the collection of personal information. We will inform you of the purpose for which the information is being requested, use it only for those purposes, and destroy it once it is no longer needed.

Your consent may be provided in writing, verbally, or electronically, and you may withdraw it at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, by providing reasonable notice.

Sharing and Accessing Your Personal Information

R-SEAT does not sell personal information collected from individuals.

We will not disclose your personal information to any third party without your prior consent, unless required by law or governmental agencies.

You may request to access any personal information we hold about you, verify its accuracy, and inquire about how it was collected and used, as permitted by law.

Confidentiality and Security

R-SEAT personnel are authorized to access personal information only as needed to fulfill the purposes for which the information was gathered. We implement safeguards to ensure the information is not disclosed or shared beyond what is necessary to meet those purposes. Additionally, we take measures to ensure the integrity of the information is maintained.

R-SEAT maintains physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information we collect.

Staff and volunteers with access to personal information are required to respect the confidentiality of this data and handle it responsibly.

Updating Personal Information

If you are aware of any inaccuracies or changes in the personal information we hold about you, please contact us at info@refugeesseat.org, and we will make the necessary updates.

Services and Links on Our Website

Our website enables you to communicate with us. To enhance your experience, it may also include links to third-party sites. R-SEAT assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before disclosing any personal information.

Privacy Questions

R-SEAT regularly reviews its privacy policies and practices to ensure compliance with evolving laws and public expectations.

If you have any questions about R-SEAT’s privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@refugeesseat.org.

Registering a Complaint

If you have any privacy-related concerns or complaints regarding R-SEAT’s handling of personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@refugeesseat.org. We will investigate and take appropriate steps to resolve your concern.

R-SEAT (Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table)

Website: [www.refugeesseat.org]

Contact Us: info@refugeesseat.org