SAFEGUARDING YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US
Introduction
WATAN USA is committed to respecting the privacy of all visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. We provide transparency and choices about how your data is collected and used. You are not required to provide personally identifiable information to browse our website. However, if you voluntarily submit personal data—such as names, postal and email addresses, contact details, or payment information—WATAN USA will only use it for internal purposes. We do not sell data lists to third parties and will only share personally identifiable information when:
- The person submitting it authorizes us to do so.
- It is required for necessary site operations, such as processing a donation.
- We are legally obligated to disclose it.
This policy applies to all information collected through the WATAN USA website watan-usa.org and any related sub-domains. By visiting our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Your Information
The Information We Collect
WATAN USA does not automatically collect personally identifiable information when you visit our site. We track site traffic using data such as domain names and IP addresses, but this information does not personally identify users. Personal data is only collected when voluntarily submitted via online forms. If you make a donation, your personal information will be collected to process the transaction.
How We Use Information
WATAN USA is the sole owner of any data collected on this website. We do not sell, trade, or share donors’ personal information with third parties, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. We only share personal information when explicitly authorized by the donor. Your submitted data—such as name, postal and email address, contact information, and payment details—is used solely to maintain our relationship with you and provide updates. You may opt out of receiving these updates at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe feature in our emails.
Personal Information and Credit Card Security
WATAN USA takes the security of your information seriously. Our website uses industry-standard security protocols, including 128-bit SSL encryption, to protect your data during transactions. We partner with secure payment processors to ensure the highest level of protection. Users can verify secure pages by checking for a lock icon or “https” in the URL.
Children’s Privacy
WATAN USA is dedicated to protecting children’s privacy. We encourage parents to monitor their children’s internet usage and instruct them never to provide personal information without parental consent. We do not knowingly solicit data from children, nor do we market to them.
Accessing, Correcting, or Updating Your Information
If you wish to review or update your personal information, you can contact WATAN USA. To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
Opt-Out Policy
You can opt out of receiving communications from WATAN USA at any time. To unsubscribe, email [email protected] with “unsubscribe” in the subject line, or use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your details in cookies for future convenience.
- Login-related cookies are stored temporarily and automatically deleted upon logout.
- If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be stored in your browser for one day.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Tracking
Articles on our site may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images) that behave similarly to visiting an external website. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions.
Commenting and Data Retention
- When visitors leave comments, we collect the data in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser details to detect spam.
- An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display profile pictures.
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Registered users can view, edit, or delete their information, except for their username.
Sharing and Storing Data
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you or request its deletion, except for data required for legal or security reasons.
Managing Links and External Websites
This policy applies only to WATAN USA’s website watan-usa.org. Our site may contain links to external websites that have different privacy policies. We do not endorse or control the content, accuracy, or security of external sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page before taking effect. If you are concerned about how your information is used, we recommend regularly reviewing this section.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding our privacy policy, please contact us:
Watan USA
Employer Identification Number: 99-4695595
Address:
2461 Eisenhower Ave, 2nd Floor, #35
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: +971 58 136 1230
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://watan-usa.org/
