Privacy Policy

The management of TiM Search and Rescue Association (hereinafter referred to as "TiM") has established certain privacy and security principles to protect your confidentiality and to ensure you make the most of the technologies offered. These principles apply to data transmission and usage across the TiM website and all its sub-sites. By using the TiM website, you are deemed to have accepted these principles.

Regarding the Security of Personal Information

TiM may request your personal information such as your email address, name, home or work address, or phone number during registration or while using services. TiM may also request demographic information (e.g., postal code, age, gender, interests).

Additionally, TiM may automatically collect certain hardware or software information from your computer. This may include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring websites. The purpose of collecting this information is to improve the efficiency and quality of the TiM website and to gather general statistical data about site usage.

Important Warning: Please do not share your personal information with individuals you do not trust in the private messaging sections offered by TiM. Remember, this information may be obtained by other users and used against you. TiM does not monitor your private messages.

TiM management recommends reading the Privacy Policies of websites you visit to learn whether your personal information is stored in a secure environment. TiM is not responsible for the Privacy Policies or other statements of websites outside its domain.

Use of Personal Information

TiM uses your personal information to provide the services you request or to ensure that the TiM website is programmed to allow you access to such services. Additionally, your identity information may be used for secure participation in volunteer activities, subscriptions, or events.

TiM may contact you through surveys to gather your feedback regarding current or future services.

TiM does not sell, rent, or transfer its member or volunteer list to third parties. However, TiM may occasionally contact you through its strategic partners to share information on topics that may interest you. In such cases, your personal information is not transferred to third parties.

TiM may collaborate with trusted partners for statistical analysis, strategy development, training, humanitarian diplomacy, or partnerships with civil society organizations. These third parties are prohibited from using your information for purposes other than delivering such services, and they are responsible for ensuring the security of your personal data.

Without your explicit consent, TiM does not permit content related to personal attributes such as race, religion, language, or political opinions on its website.

TiM management may monitor the pages you visit on the website to assess the popularity of the services provided. This data may also be used to help advertising partners determine the content of advertisements.

TiM will not publicly disclose your personal information without prior notice. However, it may do so if:

(a) there is illegal use of TiM services;
(b) it is necessary to defend the rights of the TiM website; or
(c) there is a threat to the safety of TiM users.

Use of Cookies

TiM uses cookies to facilitate and personalize your website access. A cookie is a text file placed on your computer by a web server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or transmit viruses. Each cookie is assigned to a specific user and can only be read by the server that assigned it.

One of the main benefits of cookies is that they save you time during repeat visits. For example, when you sign up to the TiM site or its services, cookies may be stored in your system to enable automatic login on your next visit, saving you from having to re-enter your information. You can then benefit from your customized usage areas on TiM.

Whether or not to use cookies is entirely up to you. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. If you prefer to disable cookies, you can do so by customizing your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully benefit from the interactive features provided by TiM.

Regarding Personal Information

TiM protects your personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Your identity information is stored in secure environments protected from unauthorized access. If your personal information needs to be transferred to other websites, encryption protocols (SSL = Secure Socket Layer) are used.

Information

TiM may make corrections or updates to this Privacy Policy based on notifications from members or volunteers. TiM recommends reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about developments regarding the security of your personal data.

Contact Information

TiM is open to your opinions and suggestions regarding the Privacy Policy. If you believe that the TiM website is not adhering to the stated Privacy Policy, please contact us at tim@timak.org. Identifying issues and providing solutions is the responsibility of the TiM management.