UN-HEARD Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to UN-HEARD. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our platform.

2. What Information We Collect

• Account Information: Email address and any profile info you provide during registration.
• Content: Posts, comments, and other content you create or interact with on the platform.
• Usage Data: Information about your activity, preferences, and how you interact with the site.
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

• Provide and personalize our services
• Maintain platform security and integrity
• Send service-related communications (e.g. updates, legal notices)
• Improve the user experience and troubleshoot issues

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds as per the GDPR:

• Consent: When you explicitly provide consent (e.g., agreeing to Terms at sign-up)
• Legitimate Interests: For maintaining security and improving our services
• Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws or regulations

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Trusted Service Providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., email delivery, hosting)
• Law Enforcement when required by law or to protect users and the platform
• Business Transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Collect anonymized usage stats

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you reside in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request Deletion of your personal data
• Object to how we process your data
• Withdraw Consent at any time
• Data Portability – receive a copy of your data in a usable format

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@un-heard.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to operate the platform or comply with legal obligations. You may request full deletion of your account and data at any time.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no platform is 100% secure. Please use caution when posting sensitive content.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and stored outside your country. We take steps to ensure any transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or an in-platform announcement. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@un-heard.com