Info-Tbilisi Travel takes seriously the privacy of its website visitors, program participants, donors, employees and others who provide personal data to Info-Tbilisi Travel.

These individuals have the right to know the type of information Info-Tbilisi Travel collects, why it is collected, how it is protected and used and the circumstances under which it may be deleted or disclosed, as well as the right to consent to the use of this data. This Privacy Policy is posted on Info-Tbilisi Travel's homepage, all internal website pages and at every point where personal data may be requested or collected.

The Information We Collect and How it is Gathered and Used

Personal Information

This notice applies to all personal data collected or submitted on Info-Tbilisi Travel websites, as well as information submitted to Info-Tbilisi Travel through participation in Info-Tbilisi Travel programs, applying for or holding employment with Info-Tbilisi Travel, doing business with Info-Tbilisi Travel as a vendor, or providing financial support to Info-Tbilisi Travel and its programs. Personal data is data that can be used to identify a living individual. Identification can be from the information alone or in conjunction with any other data in an entity's possession. Info-Tbilisi Travel seeks to ensure that the personal data processed or controlled by Info-Tbilisi Travel is treated securely and in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations including, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Info-Tbilisi Travel collects only the personally identifiable data that is voluntarily provided to Info-Tbilisi Travel and is necessary for specific business purposes.This data is kept up to date, stored securely, and protected from loss, misuse and unauthorized disclosure through the use of appropriate technical measures. User personal data is retained only for the length of time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was obtained and in accordance with Info-Tbilisi Travel's data retention policy. When data is no longer required, Info-Tbilisi Travel will irrevocably destroy all personal data submitted to it.

Info-Tbilisi Travel collects personal data when an individual:

Uses Our Tools or Data

If an individual requests an online resource or publication we collect personal information such as name and email address. We use this information to make the resource available to the individual.

Signs Up on Info-Tbilisi Travel's Mailing List to Receive Newsletters or Program Updates

If a person chooses to sign up for periodic updates about Info-Tbilisi Travel or Info-Tbilisi Travel's programs we collect names and email addresses. We use this information to send the newsletters or program updates.

Requests a Print Copy of A Publication

If an individual requests a print copy of a publication, Info-Tbilisi Travel collects personal information, such as name, address, telephone number.

We use this information to send the requested publication. Registers to Attend An Event or Participate in an Info-Tbilisi Travel Program. If an individual registers to attend an event or participate in an Info-Tbilisi Travel program we collect information including name, email address, telephone number and place of employment. We use this information to invite individuals to events or to participate in programs and to provide information related to upcoming events and programs.

Participates in Person at an Event or Info-Tbilisi Travel Program

Info-Tbilisi Travel may collect photographic images and video footage of Info-Tbilisi Travel events and programs that may contain participants personal data (including image, name, region and affiliation.) This data may be used to illustrate Info-Tbilisi Travel's work to donors, as case studies or to promote related Info-Tbilisi Travel events.

Cookies

Info-Tbilisi Travel uses cookies to collect information about how you use Info-Tbilisi Travel websites. Cookies are small data files that gather information about your use of the site and help Info-Tbilisi Travel improve its website and its service to you. Please see our Cookie Policy on our Terms and Conditions page for more information.

Sharing Personal Data

Info-Tbilisi Travel treats personal data in a confidential manner and only shares it within Info-Tbilisi Travel with those individuals necessary for the delivery of services or activities to the person who provided the information. Info-Tbilisi Travel does not voluntarily share personal data provided to Info-Tbilisi Travel with any third party institution without the specific consent of the data subject unless obligated to do so by U.S. or other applicable law or federal regulation.

Information collected on Info-Tbilisi Travel websites is never used for commercial purposes.

An Individual's Rights to Personal Data

Info-Tbilisi Travel ensures that all persons who provide personal data to Info-Tbilisi Travel have the right to request and receive a copy of all data Info-Tbilisi Travel holds on that individual and to request that any inaccurate or out of date information be corrected. Individuals who have provided personal data to Info-Tbilisi Travel further have the right to erase any data that is no longer required by Info-Tbilisi Travel for specific, enumerated business purposes or to have that data directly and securely transmitted to another data controller.

If Info-Tbilisi Travel wishes to use personal data provided to Info-Tbilisi Travel for a new purpose other than that for which the data was originally provided or for purposes not covered under this Data Privacy Policy, Info-Tbilisi Travel will provide individuals with a new notice explaining the new use and setting forth the relevant processing conditions. Individuals have the right to withdraw consent to Info-Tbilisi Travel's processing of their personal data at any time.

Contact Details

To exercise all relevant rights, make queries or lodge complaints related to this policy please reach out through the Info-Tbilisi Travel travel@info-tbilisi.com email address.

Info-Tbilisi Travel Partner Websites and Links to Independent Websites

As part of its democracy support efforts, Info-Tbilisi Travel often assists its partners around the world with developing websites. Examples may include a national parliament website that provides legislative information to the public, or an NGO or advocacy group site that shares details about its work in the community. This Info-Tbilisi Travel privacy policy does not apply to such websites that are developed and maintained by Info-Tbilisi Travel partners. These partners develop and maintain their own privacy policies for information collected on their websites. It is Info-Tbilisi Travel policy never to take possession of or use personal information provided to partners through these websites and Info-Tbilisi Travel does not share personal data obtained via Info-Tbilisi Travel's websites with the websites of partner organizations.

Info-Tbilisi Travel websites may also contain pages with links to independent, external websites for which Info-Tbilisi Travel is not responsible.

Info-Tbilisi Travel Commitment to Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data integrity and preserve important content, Info-Tbilisi Travel has established appropriate physical, electronic and administrative procedures to safeguard and secure information collected online. The information Info-Tbilisi Travel collects about website users is stored on secure servers that are built to industry best practices and have undergone rigorous security testing. All sensitive information submitted to Info-Tbilisi Travel servers is encrypted over HTTPS using current standard TLS protocols. Info-Tbilisi Travel's servers are professionally maintained and updated, routinely audited and constantly monitored. All Info-Tbilisi Travel servers are shielded behind an enterprise-grade content distribution network (CDN) for protection against distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks and certain forms of hacking.

How to Contact Info-Tbilisi Travel

Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please contact us.