Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2024

1. Introduction

At HalfUnit, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, website, and applications.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services:

Personal Information

When you register for our programs or services, we may collect personal information that can identify you, such as:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Date of birth and demographic information
  • Educational background and interests
  • Emergency contact information
  • Payment information (where applicable)

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Purpose Description
Service Provision To provide and maintain our youth support services and programs
Communication To send you important updates, program information, and respond to your inquiries
Program Improvement To analyze and improve our services, website functionality, and user experience
Safety and Security To ensure the safety of our participants and protect against fraudulent activities
Legal Compliance To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Important: We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information as described in this Privacy Policy or with your explicit consent.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owners.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure servers and network infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Staff training on data protection principles

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Restriction: You can request restriction of processing of your personal information.
  • Objection: You can object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective and update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@halfunit.org
Address: Youth Support Center, ul. PL. ŚW. BARBARY 1, 59-300 Lubin, Poland
Phone: 702-963-9222