Terms of use and privacy policy

TERMS OF USE

 

Effective from: 01.12.20

Updated: 18.12.20

 

Access and use of the Digital Travellers Database at www.digitaltravellers.org, fr.digitaltravellers.org and all associated local language Digital Travellers Database sites (hereafter, the “Digital Travellers Database”) is governed by these terms of use. Anyone accessing the Digital Travellers Database for information or use (hereafter, the “User” or “you”) agrees to be bound by these terms in full. If you do not accept these terms in full, you shall be unable to access the secure areas of the Digital Travellers Database.

 

Digital Travellers reserves the right to modify these terms of use from time to time. Updated terms shall be effective as soon as they are uploaded onto this webpage. It is therefore important that you review these terms regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

 

Copyright

Content on the Digital Travellers Database is protected by copyright. Copyright for each resource is clearly marked on the resource pages themselves. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that resources are used in accordance with applicable copyright law. In case of doubt, you should seek relevant permissions or further information from the resource author directly.

 

Disclaimer

Digital Travellers makes every effort to ensure that all information on the Digital Travellers Database is accurate. However, material on the Digital Travellers Database is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide comprehensive information or guidance on the subjects covered.

 

By using the Digital Travellers Database, you assume full responsibility for using the materials and information on the Digital Travellers Database and you understand and agree that Digital Travellers is not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, damage, costs or expenses resulting from its use.

 

The Digital Travellers Database contains resources and content that may contain advice, opinions and statements from various content providers. Digital Travellers does not endorse the reliability of any such advice, opinion or statement. Users assume full responsibility for the use of the information available and do so at their own risk. Digital Travellers is not liable for any inaccuracy or error of any content herein, nor for any damages resulting therefrom.

 

Links to other third-party websites and resources may be included on the Digital Travellers Database. These are provided for information only, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by Digital Travellers. Digital Travellers has no control over the content of these websites or resources and accepts no responsibility for them or any loss or damage arising from their use.

 

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the Digital Travellers Database does not contain any technical errors or defects, Digital Travellers does not accept responsibility for any damage to or any loss of data from your computer system, network or server that results from the use of the Digital Travellers Database.

 

While Digital Travellers shall make efforts to minimise any periods in which the Digital Travellers Database is not available to Users, you acknowledge and accept that the Digital Travellers Database may at times be unavailable to you due to maintenance, repair or upgrading.

 

Accessing Secure Website Areas and Data Protection 

By registering to access secure areas of the Digital Travellers Database, you consent to Digital Travellers processing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

 

Digital Travellers reserves the right to terminate your access to secure areas of the Digital Travellers Database, should your use of the Website be deemed detrimental to the Digital Travellers Database and/or to other Users.

 

The Digital Travellers Database and the resources and content that it contains may under no circumstances be used for religious or political purposes, nor used in a way that may harm the beneficiaries and stakeholders. Examples of harmful usage may include, but are not limited to, advocating gender or racial inequality, propagating any form of religious intolerance, terrorism, child labour, or support for anti-democratic regimes, ideas or individuals.

 

Governing Law and Legal Jurisdiction

These terms of use are governed and construed in accordance with French Law.

 

In the event of a dispute arising out of or relating to the use of the Digital Travellers Database, all Parties shall endeavour to settle their dispute amicably. If the Parties do not reach an amicable agreement within thirty (30) days of their first meeting to resolve the dispute, either Party may bring proceedings directly in the court having jurisdiction. Each party agrees that any claim or dispute arising from these terms of use shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Paris (France).

 

In the event of a dispute, Users agree to cease all use, directly or indirectly, of the name “Digital Travellers”.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

 

Digital Travellers is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information provided by those parties who use and access resources at www.digitaltravellers.org and fr.digitaltravellers.org.

 

Use of the Digital Travellers Database is governed by this Privacy Policy. By using the Digital Travellers Database, you indicate your consent to be bound by these terms in full.

 

Collection of personal data

The Digital Travellers Database complies with European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Digital Travellers collects your personal data to allow you to set up a Digital Travellers Database account. An account is required in order to access resources stored on the database.

 

From time to time, Digital Travellers may also contact you regarding updates and information relating to the platform. If you do not wish to receive this information, you can opt out on the ‘create my account page’.

 

Digital Travellers also uses Google Analytics to monitor traffic to the Digital Travellers Database. However, all information received through Google Analytics is anonymised and Google Analytics does not have access to your personal data which is stored separately on the Digital Travellers Database website.

 

Who has access to your personal data?

Digital Travellers will not share, sell or distribute your data to third parties, unless compelled to do so by law or with your express consent.

 

Only Digital Traveller Database administrators and website developers used by Digital Travellers may have access to your data. Where Digital Travellers forwards personal data concerning Users to such website developers, all efforts are made to ensure that they duly protect and do not disclose such data.

 

Cookies

Cookies are text files sent to user’s computers to collect and ‘remember’ standard internet log information captured during their browsing session.

 

Digital Travellers does not use tracking cookies on the Digital Travellers Database.

 

Data Protection

Digital Travellers takes appropriate steps to ensure that security measures are in place to protect users’ data from loss, corruption, misuse or disclosure.

 

Modifying/Removing your personal information

You may request access to the personal data held about you by Digital Travellers, and if necessary request that it be amended or removed. Should you wish to do so, please contact Digital Travellers at the following address: digital.travellers@bibliosansfrontieres.org

 

How long is your personal data kept for?

Digital Travellers keeps your personal data as long as you maintain an account on the Digital Travellers Database. Should you wish to delete your account, please contact: digital.travellers@bibliosansfrontieres.org. Your personal details will be deleted within three months of the receipt of the request for deletion. Once your account is deleted, your personal details shall no longer be held by Digital Travellers.

 

Notification of Changes

Digital Travellers reserves the right to modify these terms of use of the Digital Travellers Database at their discretion. Updated terms shall be uploaded to this webpage and shall be effective as soon as they are published. You are therefore advised to check these terms regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes that may affect you.

 

Contact

Should you have any further questions concerning these Terms of use / Privacy Policy, you can contact Digital Travellers at: digital.travellers@bibliosansfrontieres.org