Effective Date: [15 June 2025]
At Rotarians.club, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services, including registration, commenting, article publishing, and creating personal profiles with photos.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we process your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from users who visit and interact with our Site:
1.1 Personal Identification Information
When you register for an account on Rotarians.club, we collect personal details, which may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Professional background or experience
- Profile photo (optional)
- Other personal details you provide during registration or profile creation
1.2 User-Generated Content
You may post comments, articles, and personal information to the Site. The content you submit can include:
- Comments on articles or posts
- Articles or blog posts that you publish
- Personal bio, including your professional achievements and background
- Photos or images you upload to your profile
1.3 Automatically Collected Data
When you access or interact with the Site, we may automatically collect the following information:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visited on the Site
- Time and date of your visit
- Device and operating system information
- Referring website or search terms
This information helps us improve user experience and analyze website performance.
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze usage. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:
- To create and manage your account
- To allow you to post and interact with comments, articles, and personal bios
- To personalize and improve the content you see on the Site
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotions (if you opt in)
- To analyze and monitor the usage of the Site
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party vendors or service providers who assist us in operating the Site or providing services. These third parties are only allowed to use your information for the purposes necessary to perform services on our behalf.
3.2 Publicly Available Information
The content you post, including your comments, articles, and bio, is publicly visible on the Site. This includes your profile photo, name, bio details, and any other content you choose to share. Please be mindful of the personal information you choose to disclose.
3.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Rotarians.club, its users, or the public.
3.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you if your data is transferred to a new organization.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
4.1 Access and Correction
You can access, update, or correct the personal information in your profile at any time by logging into your account. If you need assistance, you can contact us directly.
4.2 Account Deletion
If you wish to delete your account, you can request to deactivate or remove your profile and all associated data. Please note that some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes.
4.3 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
If you no longer wish to receive promotional or marketing emails, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by updating your email preferences in your account settings.
4.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, certain features of the Site may not function properly.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data, except where we need to retain certain data for legal or business reasons.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to remove such data. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Site from outside of [Insert Country], please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in a country where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to such countries, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@rotarians.club