WARIMA is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors, members, partners, and users of the WARIMA website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using the WARIMA Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Institutional affiliation
• Job title or role
• Country of residence
• Information submitted through contact forms, membership applications, event registrations, or newsletter subscriptions

1. Non-Personal Information

Information collected automatically when you visit the Website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring website or link

2. How We Use Your Information

WARIMA uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and communications
• To process event registrations, memberships, and conference participation
• To share updates, newsletters, and information about WARIMA activities
• To improve the website functionality, content, and user experience
• To maintain internal records and for administrative purposes
• To comply with legal, regulatory, or institutional obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The WARIMA website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect some Website features.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

WARIMA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information only:

• With trusted service providers who support Website operations, event management, or communications (under confidentiality obligations)
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of WARIMA and its users

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

6. Data Retention

WARIMA retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws, regulations, or institutional policies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
• Opt out of receiving communications from WARIMA

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

The WARIMA website may contain links to third-party websites. WARIMA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

WARIMA reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

WARIMA Secretariat
Email: warimaoffice@gmail.com
Website: warima.org