This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The President’s Office of the Republic of Maldives
collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the
http://www.presidency.gov.mv/ website ("Site").
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not
limited to;
- When Users visit our site
- Register on the site
- Fill out a form, and
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In connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our
Site.
Users may be asked to provide, as appropriate:
Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.
We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such
information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information; however this
may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site.
Non-personal identification information may include:
- browser name
- type of computer, and
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Technical information on the means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system,
Internet Service Providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance the User experience. A User's web browser places cookies on their
hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose
to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If so, note
that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
The Site may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To run and operate our Site
We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly.
- To improve the services provided on the website and to improve the user experience
Information you provide helps us respond to your requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and
resources provided on our Site.
- To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our features and services.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site features
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect
against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information,
username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic
aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding
visitors and users with key stakeholders and trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined above (in How
we use collected information).
Third party websites
Users may find content on our Site that link to the sites and services of partner agencies and other
third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible
for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services,
including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their
own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other websites,
including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Changes to this privacy policy
The Site has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a
notification on our Site, with the updated date at the bottom of the notification page. We encourage
Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect
the personal information we collect. It is the User’s responsibility to review this privacy policy
periodically and be aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy,
please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this
policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your interactions
with this site, please
contact us.
This document was last updated on 18
th October 2017.
