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Subscribe Data Protection Home Privacy Terms of Service Cookies Policy In addition to the ICANN Languages, this content is also available in Português Privacy Policy Date Last Updated: 5 March 2021 [Redline from the previous version of our Privacy Policy] [PDF, 201 KB] The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN organization) respects the protection and privacy of Personal Information. This policy (Privacy Policy) and the Cookies Policy set out how ICANN organization, which for the purposes of this policy includes its affiliated organization Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) (collectively "we", "us", or "our"), and their managed or sponsored programs, will use and handle electronic information provided by or collected from individuals and what choices individuals have regarding the collection and use of the information. This Privacy Policy applies to all electronic collection and use of Personal Information, including via any mobile version of the websites, mobile applications, electronic mail, and other electronic services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the Platforms). The term "User" or "you" refers to (i) individuals that provide their own Personal Information or Personal Information of others on behalf of such other persons to us and (ii) any organization where a person provides Personal Information of others on behalf of such organization. By using the Platforms, you (including any entity or person on whose behalf you are acting) agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, as updated. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not provide us with Personal Information or interact with the Platforms. This Privacy Policy supplements, and does not supersede, any other privacy policy or statement from us relating to any of our unique programs. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our Processing of your Personal Information as the Data Controller, please feel free to contact us at [emailprotected]. This Privacy Policy covers the following key topics: Definitions Personal Information Collection Use of Personal Information Retention Sharing of Personal Information International Transfers Information Security and Integrity Do Not Track Exercise of Data Subject Rights Minors Revisions to our Privacy Policy Questions Definitions "Cookies" are small text files placed on your computer while visiting certain sites on the Internet used to identify your computer. Please visit our Cookies Policy to learn more about Cookies and certain functions and features on our Platforms. "Data Controller" means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Information. "Data Processor" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or any other body which Processes Personal Information on behalf of the Data Controller. "Non-Identifying Information" means information that may relate to an individual but does not by itself identify that individual. For example, Web Information is Non-Identifying Information, as is information such as gender, age, city, and physical location, when not linked with other Personal Information. "Personal Information" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under applicable law, such as name, home address, telephone number, picture, video recording, or email address. "Platforms" or "Platform" is as defined in our Terms of Service. Personal Information Collection This Privacy Policy applies to the following types of electronic information about Users or use of the Platforms: Personal Information submitted to us: This may be personal contact, identification, and location information, such as name, home or work address, personal or business email address, contact details such as your home, facsimile or mobile phone number, gender, age or date of birth, job title, country of residence, school, affiliation or organization, username, domain name (if personally identifiable), User's photo or image, government issued identification numbers or passport details, or emergency contact details that Users may submit in connection with any of our services or programs, including, for example, public comment submissions, program or service applications, community surveys, email list subscription, general enquiries, event registration, or online meetings. This also includes information provided to us on the Platforms that would constitute personal data under applicable law. Personal Information received from a third party: This may include Personal Information such as name and address for identity verification or to Process a request or an application submitted to us. Financial information: This may include financial account information or financial transaction information when participating in any of our services or programs where such information is requested or generated. Automatically logged use information: The Platforms may automatically record information that is sent by the User's browser or device when accessing and using the Platforms, which can be identifying or non-identifying. This information may include information such as IP address, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), date/time stamp, page viewed, operating system, mobile device information, clickstream information, preference information, and other similar information. Cookies and other tracking technologies: Cookies and other user tracking technologies devices may be stored on the User's computer when using the Platforms. For more information on our use of Cookies and other tracking technologies, see our Cookies Policy. You acknowledge the use of such tracking devices as noted in this Privacy Policy and the Cookies Policy, and consent to having such tracking devices stored on your computing devices. Recordings, Photographs, and Transcripts: We collect and maintain recordings, photographs, and/or transcripts of public and closed meetings, including through virtual meeting Platforms, which contain your Personal Information if you are a participant. Such recordings, photographs, and transcripts of these meetings are processed based on our legitimate interest of promoting accountability, openness, and transparency. Such recordings, photographs, and transcripts of these meetings, and any Personal Information contained in them, may be publicly accessible. When meetings and sessions are hosted by us and recorded, we will notify you and other participants of the recording before the start of each meeting. When we record a meeting, your Personal Information contained in any recording and related transcript will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Policy does not apply to any meetings using a service that is not provided or supported by us, unless otherwise stated with respect to that service. Please note that individuals that elect to provide, host, or participate in a meeting not using a service not provided or supported by us are solely responsible for ensuring that participants give their informed consent to the recording, and that all legal requirements applicable to the collection, recording, and processing of Personal Information are fully satisfied. Use of Personal Information We will Process Personal Information only for fair, lawful, and legitimate reasons, including to: To improve our Platforms' performance, content, and services; To perform information analysis, compliance audits, data metrics, develop new services, and protect the Platforms and integrity of any of our services or programs; To create anonymized data sets to improve the Platforms' performance or in connection with our services or programs; To respond to User questions, comments, inquiries, feedback, including those concerning our services or programs or with respect to services provided by registry operators, accredited registrars, and data escrow agents; To assist in policy discussion, development activities, and performance of activities consistent with our functions; To administer participation or registration in any of our services, activities, programs, meetings, and Platforms, including sending electronic communications related to such participation or registration, and to manage and report on these participations, interactions and relationships; To assist with travel support for participants related to our events; To maintain archival records of a User's participation for historical and research purposes, subject to retention limits imposed by applicable laws; To process payments and fulfill a transaction between a User and us, if the User submits payment information in connection with any of our services or programs; To reimburse expenses related to any of our meetings or other events or programs; To perform relevant contractual obligations with the User and other third parties; To administer User's application for any of our services or programs; To publish a User's Personal Information such as his or her name and organization or affiliate on the Platforms; To publish a User's comments or feedback along with a User's name for the benefit of others and otherwise to comply with our accountability and transparency principles; To register and provide access to our meetings, which could involve processing of a User's dietary restrictions or disability information for special accommodations; To expedite and obtain approval for a User's visa application to attend our meetings; To share basic participant information (name, organization, affiliation) or other information the User voluntarily chooses to provide with other participants of the same meeting; To provide updates, news and other information regarding our programs, events and service delivery; and To provide information or a service requested by the User. We will also process your Personal Information with your consent, where required by applicable law, to send you newsletters, and provide you with marketing information concerning news, updates, and other information regarding our programs, events. Lastly, we will Process Personal Information to comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, court orders, and law enforcement requests. We will not use Personal Information for any other purpose other than as set forth in this Privacy Policy. We will use Non-Identifying Information generally for the same purposes as with Personal Information, and to improve User services, store User's Platform preferences, track Platform use trends, improve the Platforms' performance, help maintain personal and device identity verification, Platform security, and measure effectiveness of electronic communications. Retention We will retain certain Personal Information stored on our servers in accordance with our general archival practices and as required or permitted by law. We will store the User's Personal Information only for as long as is required to fulfill the purposes set out above. However, where we are required by law to retain a User's Personal Information longer or where a User's Personal Information is required for us to assert or defend against legal claims, we will retain the User's Personal Information until the end of the relevant retention period or until the claims in question …