Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

International Responders for Emergencies and Disasters (IRED) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account or register for services
• Make a donation or contribute to fundraisers
• Submit contact forms or request information
• Subscribe to newsletters or alerts
• Participate in training programs
• Report disasters or emergencies

Types of Personal Information

Category	Examples
Contact Information	Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Account Information	Username, password, security questions
Payment Information	Credit card details, billing address, donation history
Emergency Contact	Emergency contact names and phone numbers
Professional Information	Certifications, training records, expertise areas

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and operating system
• Device information (mobile/desktop)
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Disaster alerts viewed or subscribed to

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide disaster monitoring, alerts, and emergency response coordination
• Communications: To send critical alerts, updates, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process donations, and maintain records
• Safety and Security: To protect our services and users from fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

For Emergency Response

We may share relevant information with emergency responders, government agencies, and partner organizations when necessary for disaster response and public safety.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
• Email delivery services
• Web hosting and infrastructure
• Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
• Donation Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Emergency Contact Information: Updated annually or as you provide updates
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 2 years

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You have the right to access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

Opt-Out

You may opt-out of receiving non-emergency communications from us by:

• Following the unsubscribe link in our emails
• Updating your communication preferences in your account
• Contacting us directly

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit certain features of our services.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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 "Effective Date" above. For material changes, we will provide additional notice via email or through the services.

12. Contact Us