Privacy Policy

Voice of Ukrainians (VOU) is a humanitarian initiative with the mission of protecting the Ukrainian nation and the dignity of victims of violence and discrimination, offering support and advocacy. VOU is committed to handling your personal data with the highest level of security, integrity, and transparency, in accordance with VOU’s Personal Data Protection Guidelines and relevant international regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This privacy policy explains why VOU collects personal data, what information becomes available when you visit voiceofukrainians.org or official VOU pages on third-party platforms, and how this information is used, stored, and protected. It also explains your rights concerning your personal data.

Any personal information you provide will be used strictly for the purposes defined in this policy.
1. Data Collection and Usage

• Information you provide: We collect personal data when you contact us, subscribe to updates, participate in events, submit stories, or offer support. This may include your name, contact information, location, occupation, and context of interaction.
• Automatically collected information: Our website may collect device, browser, and usage data through cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
• External links: VOU is not responsible for data collected by third-party websites linked from our platform.

2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect data to maintain communication, organize events, document testimonies, improve our content, and fulfill our humanitarian goals. Your data is not subject to automated profiling or algorithmic decision-making.
3. Data Sharing and Processing

• Internal access is limited to authorized VOU team members for specific operational needs.
• External sharing occurs only when necessary, and always under strict data protection terms.

4. Data Retention
Data is kept only as long as needed for the intended purpose and is deleted once no longer necessary or upon your request.
5. Data Protection
VOU uses appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of your data.
6. Your Rights
You may access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time. You may also object to its processing or withdraw your consent.
7. Contact
To inquire about your data or exercise your rights, please reach out to us using the contact information provided on our website.
VOU respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in alignment with its humanitarian mission.