Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to the World School History Project ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and choose to volunteer to support our research project.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, or any other information you provide when you volunteer to support our research project.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage statistics (collected automatically).
• Additional Information: Any other information you choose to share with us (e.g., through contact forms or surveys).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To manage and coordinate volunteer participation in our research project.
• To communicate with you about your involvement and updates related to the project.
• To improve our website and research practices.
• To comply with any applicable legal obligations or institutional requirements.

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the research project without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing of Information

Your personal information will only be shared in the following circumstances:

• Research Collaborators: With approved team members or institutions directly involved in the research project.
• Legal Requirements: If required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
• Third-party Services: If we use third-party tools or services (e.g., website analytics or email systems), they may process your data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

• Secure storage of data on password-protected servers.
• Encryption of sensitive information where applicable.
• Regular review of our data handling practices.

Your data will be stored only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@worldschoolhistory.org.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

8. Third-party Links

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

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at: info@worldschoolhistory.org

Thank you for supporting the World School History Project and trusting us with your personal information.