Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to the World Organization for Humanitarian Movement (hereinafter referred to as “WOHM”). By accessing and using our website at wohum.org and its services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Age Restrictions

WOHM does not intentionally collect information from users under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our services or provide any personal information.

3. Data Collection and Use

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.

When you register for an account or a newsletter, we may ask for your contact information, including items such as name, company name, address, email address, and telephone number.

We also use Google Analytics, which uses cookies and other, similar technologies to collect information about Site use anonymously and report website trends, without identifying individual visitors. You can learn about Google’s practices by going to https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/, and opt-out of them by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
  • Send you emails
  • Find and prevent fraud

Log Files

wohum.org follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and are a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, wohum.org uses “cookies”. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of wohum.org.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on wohum.org, which are sent directly to users’ browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.

Note that wohum.org has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

wohum.org’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt out of certain options.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.

Request that a business deletes any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.

Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

4. User Responsibilities

Respect and Inclusivity

Users are encouraged to create content that promotes respect and inclusivity. Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

Originality

Users should create original content and refrain from plagiarism. Proper credit must be given when using someone else’s work or ideas.

Privacy and Consent

Users must respect the privacy and consent of individuals depicted in their content. Proper consent should be obtained when sharing personal information or photos of others.

Legal and Ethical Boundaries

Content must comply with all applicable laws and ethical standards. Hate speech, harassment, and illegal activities are strictly prohibited.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

Users are encouraged to provide accurate information and fact-check their content before publishing to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Community Guidelines

Community guidelines specifying allowed and prohibited content are outlined. Users must adhere to these rules, and enforcement will be consistent.

Reporting and Moderation

Users can report inappropriate or offensive content. We have a moderation system to review and address reported content promptly.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Users should respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Only content they have the right to use should be posted.

Quality and Relevance

High-quality and relevant content is promoted. Users should contribute meaningful and valuable information to the community.

Constructive Criticism

Constructive criticism is encouraged, and personal attacks or offensive language are discouraged. We foster a culture of open dialogue and respectful disagreement.

Transparency

We are transparent about content moderation and actions taken in case of violations.

User Safety

User safety is a priority. We educate users about online safety practices and how to protect their personal information.

Age Restrictions

Age restrictions may apply to certain content, ensuring it is only accessible to the appropriate age group.

Feedback Mechanism

We provide a way for users to give feedback on content guidelines and the moderation process.

Continuous Education

Users are kept informed about updates to content guidelines and provided with resources for responsible content creation.

5. Payments and Subscriptions

WOHM offers subscriptions and takes payments from users. Payment terms and details are outlined separately in our Payment and Subscription Policy.

6. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unauthorized use or reproduction of WOHM’s properties and content is strictly prohibited. Users must seek permission for any use.

7. Contact Information

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact us at [[email protected]].

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom (UK), and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.

Thank you for using WOHM’s services!

Last updated: [11/10/2023]