Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Health for All Democracy (operated by Orlando Paxton) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, equalityanddemocracy.org. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
Our website does not require registration or collection of personal information such as names, emails, or addresses. However, certain technical data is automatically gathered when you visit our site:
- IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To ensure the site functions correctly and securely
- To compile anonymous statistical reports on traffic patterns
No personal data is used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for site functionality
- Analytics cookies: used by third-party services to measure traffic (see below)
- Preference cookies: remember your settings (e.g., language)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site features but will not prevent access to content.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support our website:
- Google Analytics: collects anonymous usage data to help us understand visitor behavior. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to this service.
- Cloudflare: provides security and performance optimization; may log IP addresses for DDoS protection.
- Potential advertising networks: we may display ads through reputable networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These services may place their own cookies and collect data under their own privacy policies.
We do not control these third parties’ practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data:
- Our website uses HTTPS encryption
- Server logs are retained for a limited time (typically 30 days)
- No personal data is stored in databases
- Third-party services are selected based on their security standards
While we implement industry-standard safeguards, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted online.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about data collection
- The right to access any personal data held about you (if any)
- The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent for cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Orlando Paxton
1651 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 27 April 2024