This Privacy Policy describes how IYS Global, an international non-profit organization (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit and use https://iysglobal.org (the “Website”). It also explains your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you.

By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for you to access certain parts of the Website.

• Organization refers to IYS Global.

• Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website, containing details of your browsing activity.

• Country refers to your country of residence. IYS Global operates internationally, and this Website is accessible worldwide.

• Device means any device that can access the Website, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.

• Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

• Service refers to the Website.

• Service Provider means any third party that processes data on our behalf to help operate or analyse the Website.

• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when using the Website.

• Website refers to IYS Global, accessible at https://iysglobal.org.

• You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the organization on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Website.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through forms on the Website. This may include:

• Name

• Email address

Where a marketing consent checkbox is provided, we will only send you marketing or promotional emails if you have explicitly agreed to receive them.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited on the Website

• Date and time of visits

• Time spent on pages

• Referring URLs

This data is used for analytics, security, and performance monitoring purposes.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support core Website functionality and to analyse usage.

WordPress Cookies

The Website is built on WordPress, which uses essential cookies by default. These cookies are primarily used for:

• Authenticating logged-in users

• Maintaining secure login sessions

• Preventing unauthorized access to user accounts

These cookies are only set for registered and logged-in users and are necessary for the proper operation of user accounts.

Analytics and Monitoring Tools

We use the following third-party tools, which may collect anonymised or aggregated usage data through cookies or similar technologies:

• Google Analytics 4

• Google Tag Manager

• Google Search Console

• Microsoft Clarity

These tools help us understand how visitors use the Website, improve performance, and enhance user experience. They do not allow us to personally identify you.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Website

• To manage user accounts, where applicable

• To respond to enquiries or requests submitted through forms

• To send marketing communications, only where you have provided explicit consent

• To analyse Website usage and improve our content, services, and user experience

• To comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: to support analytics, hosting, or Website functionality

• For legal reasons: where required by law or lawful authority

• With your consent: for any other purpose you explicitly agree to

We do not sell your personal data.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except where it is used to improve security or functionality.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

IYS Global operates internationally, and your information may be processed and stored in different countries where IYS Global or its Service Providers operate.

By using the Website and submitting your information, you acknowledge and agree that your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Organizational Changes

If IYS Global undergoes organizational restructuring, consolidation, or administrative changes, your Personal Data may be transferred as part of those processes. Where required, we will provide appropriate notice and safeguards.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

IYS Global
Email: info@iysglobal.org