This Privacy Policy describes how this platform collects, uses, stores, discloses, safeguards, and manages personal information of users, participants, contributors, collaborators, and visitors.
By accessing, browsing, submitting information, or using any part of this platform, you acknowledge, understand, and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the platform.
1.1 Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Website visitors
- Interview participants
- Contributors and collaborators
- Memoir or editorial project participants
- Users submitting forms, inquiries, or communications
- Any interaction with the platform’s digital services
This policy covers information collected online and through electronic communications associated with the platform.
1.2 Information We Collect
A. Information Provided Voluntarily by You
When you interact with the platform, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number or contact number
- Country, city, and location details
- Organization name and professional designation
- Biographical information or profile details
- Interview-related or project-related submissions
- Forms, questionnaires, or application responses
- Documents, media files, or written materials shared by you
- Communications sent via email, contact forms, messaging tools, or other official channels
Providing this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide certain information may limit your ability to participate in specific processes or services.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access or use the platform, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type, browser version, and language settings
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Date and time of access
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and session duration
- Referring websites or sources
- Basic usage and interaction logs
This information is collected to ensure proper functioning, security, and performance of the platform.
C. Sensitive Personal Data
The platform does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, including:
- Health or medical information
- Biometric identifiers
- Religious beliefs
- Political opinions
- Racial or ethnic origin
If such information is voluntarily shared by users in submissions or communications, it is treated with reasonable care and used only for the specific context in which it was provided.
1.3 Purpose of Collection and Use of Information
The information collected is used strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:
- Processing editorial participation and engagement requests
- Managing interviews, memoirs, or other documentation projects
- Scheduling, coordination, and communication with participants
- Maintaining platform operations and internal administration
- Ensuring platform security, fraud prevention, and misuse detection
- Improving content quality, usability, and user experience
- Analyzing usage trends and platform performance
- Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
- Responding to lawful requests from authorities, where required
The platform does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
1.4 Cookies, Cache, and Tracking Technologies
The platform uses cookies, cache mechanisms, and similar technologies to enhance performance and user experience.
These technologies may include:
- Session cookies
- Preference cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Browser cache
- Server-side and CDN cache
They are used for:
- Faster loading and improved performance
- Session continuity and stability
- Security monitoring
- Anonymous analytics and traffic insights
By using the platform, you consent to the use of these technologies. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality.
1.5 Data Storage and Retention
- Personal data is stored on secured servers and systems
- Access to data is limited to authorized personnel only
- Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose
- Certain information may be retained longer to comply with legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations
- Backup systems may temporarily retain copies for security and recovery purposes
1.6 Data Security Measures
The platform implements reasonable and industry-standard security measures, including:
- Secure server infrastructure
- Encryption where appropriate
- Access controls and internal safeguards
- Monitoring for unauthorized access or misuse
While every effort is made to protect personal data, no electronic system is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
1.7 Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as:
- With service providers supporting platform operations (e.g., hosting, email, analytics), under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the platform, users, or the public
We do not share personal data for commercial exploitation.
1.8 User Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about them
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of personal data, where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities
Requests must be made through the platform’s official contact channels and may require identity verification. Certain requests may be declined if retention is required by law or legitimate operational needs.
1.9 Third-Party Links
The platform may contain links to third-party websites or services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party platforms, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.
1.10 Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes.
- Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date
- Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy
1.11 Contact Regarding Privacy
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, users must contact the platform through official communication channels provided on the website.
