Privacy Policy
Integrate Pasifika is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services while respecting your privacy:
Personal Information
Account Information
Name, email address, organization, country, and professional role when you create an account
Profile Information
Additional information you choose to share in your profile, such as bio, interests, and professional links
Communication Data
Messages, discussions, and other communications you send through the platform
Usage Data
Information about how you use the platform, including pages visited and features used
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our services:
Service Provision
- • Provide access to Communities of Practice
- • Enable collaboration and communication tools
- • Facilitate resource sharing and discovery
- • Organize events and virtual meetings
- • Provide access to Pacific data sources
- • Send important platform notifications
Platform Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- • Develop new tools and capabilities
- • Ensure platform security and reliability
- • Provide technical support and assistance
- • Conduct research to enhance user experience
- • Monitor platform performance and stability
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
Limited Sharing Scenarios
Community Members
Your profile information and contributions are visible to other members of communities you join
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Consent
We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
Technical Security
- • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- • Secure authentication and authorization systems
- • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- • Protected data storage and backup systems
- • Access logging and monitoring
- • Incident response and recovery procedures
Administrative Security
- • Limited access to personal information
- • Staff training on privacy and security
- • Regular review of security policies
- • Secure development practices
- • Data minimization principles
- • Privacy by design approach
Your Privacy Rights
You have important rights regarding your personal information:
Your Rights
Access and Portability
Request a copy of your personal information and data portability
Correction and Updates
Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
Restriction and Objection
Restrict processing or object to certain uses of your information
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for our services:
- • Account Information - Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
- • Community Content - Retained according to community settings and your preferences
- • Usage Data - Retained for analytics and improvement purposes, typically for 2 years
- • Communication Data - Retained according to community policies and legal requirements
- • Backup Data - Retained in secure backups for disaster recovery purposes
- • Legal Requirements - Some data may be retained longer if required by law
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
- • Authentication and session management
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Platform functionality and features
- • User preferences and settings
- • Load balancing and performance
Analytics Cookies
- • Usage analytics and statistics
- • Performance monitoring
- • Feature usage tracking
- • Error reporting and debugging
- • User experience improvement
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own:
Transfer Safeguards
Adequacy Decisions
We transfer data to countries with adequate data protection laws
Standard Contractual Clauses
We use EU-approved standard contractual clauses for transfers
Technical Safeguards
We implement technical measures to protect data during transfer
Regular Reviews
We regularly review and update our transfer mechanisms
Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age:
- • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16
- • If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it
- • Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us
- • We encourage parents to monitor their children's internet usage
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time:
- • We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification
- • The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date
- • Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance
- • You can review the current policy at any time on our website
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your privacy rights:
Privacy Contact
Support
Response Time
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days
Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us. We value your trust and are here to help.
Effective Date
This privacy policy is effective as of the date of your account creation and was last updated on the date you first accessed this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.