Privacy Policy
At U.S. Disability and Development Policy Project (USDDPP), we are committed to maintaining your privacy and safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, www.usddpp.org. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you visit our Website, interact with our content, or engage with our services. However, this policy focuses on non-personal information and how it is collected and used.
Information We Collect
Non-Personal Information
When you visit our Website, we may collect non-personal information that includes:
- IP address: Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, which helps us determine the general location of your device.
- Browser information: The type of web browser, version, and device used to access our Website.
- Usage data: Information about how you navigate and interact with our Website, including the pages visited, time spent, and other actions taken on the site.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Small data files that track your browsing activity on our Website to enhance your user experience.
These data points help us understand how visitors interact with our site, improve content, and optimize website performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes that help us improve our Website and provide better services to our visitors. These include:
- Website optimization: To monitor and analyze how visitors use the Website, which helps us enhance content, navigation, and performance.
- User experience: To improve the overall browsing experience by personalizing content based on your preferences and usage patterns.
- Security: To monitor and enhance the security and performance of our Website.
- Analytics: To gather statistical insights about website traffic and interactions, which allow us to make informed decisions about future improvements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other similar technologies to track user behavior on our Website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow us to recognize your device on future visits. These help us understand how visitors use the site, improve functionality, and personalize content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease any personal or non-personal information to third parties. However, we may share non-personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain our Website. These third parties are obligated to keep the information confidential and are restricted from using the data for any other purposes.
Additionally, we may share non-personal information if required by law or to respond to legal processes, such as court orders or subpoenas.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the non-personal information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by USDDPP. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit from our site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any updates on this page and update the “Effective Date” accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us