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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 18, 2022
Last Updated: March 4, 2025

International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERMediation) (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://icermediation.org (the “Website”), including users of our social media platform, journal contributors, content creators, vendors in our Marketplace, course instructors, job posters, and blog authors.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you interact with our Website, you may provide personal information, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (if making a donation, purchase, or transaction)
• Username and password (for registered users of our social media platform)
• Profile information, including profile picture, biography, interests, and affiliations
• Content and posts shared on our social media platform
• Marketplace listings and transactions
• Course details and instructor information
• Job postings and employer details
• Blog posts and user-generated articles
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal data when you visit our Website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
• Interactions with content on the Website

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Process donations, event registrations, and purchases
• Manage user accounts on our social media platform
• Facilitate interactions and engagement among social media platform users
• Enable journal contributors and content creators to submit, edit, and manage their publications
• Allow vendors to list products and services in our Marketplace
• Enable course instructors to create, manage, and sell courses
• Allow employers to post job listings
• Allow users to publish blog posts and articles
• Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Conduct research and analysis
• Enforce Website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. User-Generated Content

Users who create profiles, publish content, or list products/services on our platform should be aware that:

• Any content, posts, or materials shared publicly may be visible to other users and the public.
• ICERMediation reserves the right to moderate, remove, or restrict content that violates our community guidelines or policies.
• Users are responsible for the content they publish and should ensure they do not infringe on intellectual property rights or violate any applicable laws.

a. Marketplace Listings

Vendors may list products and services on our Marketplace. When listing an item, vendors should:

• Provide accurate and truthful descriptions.
• Ensure they comply with our Marketplace policies.
• Manage transactions securely and responsibly.
• Respect buyer privacy and process transactions ethically.

b. Courses

Instructors may create and sell courses through our Website. Course creators should:

• Provide accurate course descriptions and learning objectives.
• Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights.
• Interact professionally with students and users.
• Maintain course materials in alignment with our educational guidelines.

c. Job Postings

Employers may post job opportunities on our platform. Job posters should:

• Provide truthful and legally compliant job descriptions.
• Respect applicant privacy and maintain fair hiring practices.
• Ensure that job listings align with our professional standards.

d. Blog Posts

Users may submit articles or blog posts for publication. Blog authors should:

• Ensure that content is original and properly cited.
• Comply with our content policies and ethical guidelines.

Refrain from publishing defamatory, misleading, or harmful material.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who assist in operating our Website and services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, and analytics tools).
• With Other Users: If you participate in our social media platform, your profile information and content may be visible to other users.
• With Journal Editors and Contributors: If you submit content for publication in our journal, your submission details may be shared with editors, reviewers, and other contributors.
• With Marketplace Buyers and Vendors: We may facilitate transactions by sharing necessary order details between buyers and vendors.
• With Course Participants and Instructors: Course enrollments and student interactions may be shared with instructors.
• With Employers and Job Applicants: Employers may receive applicant information for job postings.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge the inherent risks of online communication.

For social media users, content contributors, vendors, instructors, and job posters, we advise using strong passwords and not sharing sensitive information in public posts.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, updating, or deleting your data
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting or objecting to data processing
• Requesting data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Account data for social media users, vendors, instructors, job posters, and blog authors will be stored as long as the account remains active. Users may request account deletion, and we will remove associated personal data, subject to legal or regulatory obligations.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to remove the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted with an updated date. Continued use of our Website constitutes acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERMediation)
75 South Broadway, Suite 400, White Plains, New York 10601, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (914) 848-0019
Website: https://icermediation.org