Privacy and Data Protection Policy

At Liver Research Network (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Livernet.org”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at Livernet.org, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy and Data Protection Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to help us achieve our mission and enhance your experience. This includes:

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): When you make a donation, create an account (if applicable), or contact our team, we may request data such as your first name, last name, email address, country of residence, mailing address, and phone number. This information is essential for processing your donation and for communication purposes.
• Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment information, including credit card details or other payment methods such as FLITT, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. We want to emphasize that we do not store full credit card numbers. All payment transactions are processed by secure, certified third-party payment providers who strictly adhere to international data security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
• Technical and Usage Data: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, visit time and date, pages viewed, and referring sources. This data helps us analyze and improve website functionality.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and optimize our website’s functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• Donation Processing: To effectively process your donations and confirm transactions.
• Communication: To contact you regarding your donations, share updates, provide information about our activities, or respond to your inquiries.
• Reporting and Financial Management: To generate financial reports, comply with tax requirements, and prepare for audits as part of our non-profit operations.
• Website Improvement: To enhance our website’s functionality, content, and user experience based on the analysis of technical and usage data.
• Legal Obligations: To fulfill any legal requirements or regulations.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us.

Your information may only be shared in the following instances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing payments, analyzing data, or performing other operations. These providers act on our behalf and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information. They have limited access only to the data necessary for them to perform their assigned functions.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or when it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Your Consent: In any other circumstance, sharing your data will occur only with your prior and explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We place the highest priority on protecting your personal information. We implement multi-layered technical, administrative, and physical security measures, including encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, regular data backups, and security audits, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: The right to obtain information about the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).
• Right to Restriction of Processing: The right to request the restriction of data processing under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your data under certain conditions (e.g., for direct marketing purposes).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legislation. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or, if necessary, via email. Please review this policy regularly for updates.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@livernet.org

Thank you for trusting Liver Research Network. Your trust and privacy are paramount to us.