Defend International (DI) Privacy Policy

At Defend International, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of our global network, research contributors, and platform visitors. As a human rights organization, we understand that data security is not just a matter of compliance—it is a matter of safety, trust, and human dignity.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage and safeguard your information across our digital repository and communication nodes.

Data security, data protection — *Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan*

🌐 1. Information We Collect

As a general rule, you are welcome to browse the Defend International website without providing any information that identifies you personally. We only receive personal data when you choose to actively engage with our mission.

Voluntary Information: This includes your name, email address, and professional affiliation through our contact forms or electronic communication.

Global and Regional Initiative Data: Organizational coordinates, strategic intents, or operational frameworks provided by institutional stakeholders and supporters to structure and implement collaborative global initiatives.

Anonymized Analytics: Standard, non-identifiable web traffic data (IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited) to optimize our global portal’s layout and accessibility.

🔒 2. How We Use and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is handled with strict professional discretion and in alignment with international data security protocols. We use it strictly to keep you informed. This includes:

Responding exclusively to your specific institutional inquiries, validating research submissions, or coordinating global initiatives and contributions.

Delivering updates about campaigns you have supported.

Validating petitions (you have supported) to present to governments, corporations, or international bodies.

Processing and acknowledging your contribution.

🔒3. Data Protection and Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Information is securely stored within authorized, encrypted server databases to prevent unauthorized access, manipulation, or transmission leaks.

🤝 4. Your Rights & Data Retention

You maintain complete ownership over your personal data. At any time, you have the right to request a digital copy of the information we hold, request corrections to your files, or demand the absolute erasure of your personal data from our servers.

⚖️ 5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect shifts in our legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

✉️ 6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to our administrative desk directly via: post@defendinternational.org.