Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for IHRM (International Human Rights Monitor)

Last updated: 24 November 2025

At IHRM, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of everyone who visits or interacts with our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.
By visiting or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect only limited personal data, and only when you voluntarily provide it.

1. Newsletter Subscription

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:

  • Name (optional)

  • Email address (required)

This information is used only to send you updates, reports, newsletters, and IHRM-related communications.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal technical data, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type (mobile/desktop)

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us understand:

  • How many people visit the website

  • Which pages are most popular

  • How users interact with the site

You can block cookies from your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not load properly.

We may also use:

  • Google Analytics (anonymous usage statistics)

  • Web beacons (for counting page views)

No personally identifiable information is collected through these tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for the following purposes:

  • Sending newsletters and email updates

  • Improving the website

  • Security, analytics, and performance monitoring

  • Human rights–related communication and awareness building

We do not use your personal data for:

  • Donations (currently not applicable)

  • Event registration

  • Selling or sharing data with advertisers

4. With Whom Do We Share Your Data?

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

We may share data only in the following limited cases:

1. Trusted Service Providers

Examples include:

  • Email newsletter platforms (Mailchimp, SendGrid, etc.)

  • Website hosting or security tools

These providers are required to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.

2. Legal Compliance

We may disclose data if required by:

  • Law enforcement

  • Court orders

  • Government authorities

—but only when absolutely necessary.

5. International Data Transfers & Children Privacy

Since IHRM is a global human rights platform, your data may be processed in other countries through our service providers (e.g., email services, hosting providers).

Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected under applicable laws.

Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If you believe a child under 16 has submitted personal data, please contact us, and we will delete it immediately.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)

  • Secure servers

  • Limited access to personal information

  • Regular security audits

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage users to be cautious when sharing personal data online.