Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 August 2020

At Aagah, we take the matter of privacy very seriously. This policy explains what we do with collected data, and how we keep this data secure. Please note that our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) have their own policy on data protection.

What information do we collect?

We do not automatically collect any information that can personally identify you (such as your name or email address). The only personally identifiable data we collect is your IP Address which is used for analytical purposes. All other information you share with us through the incident form is safeguarded to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability, so that authorized members can access it and use it for research purposes. The information collected through the form are details of the harassment incident including details of the harasser, reaction of the victim, physical details like location, time, place, type of harassment, demographic details of victim and the victim's feelings about the incident.

We receive additional information in the emails you write to us. Please refrain from including personal details in your emails. Sometimes we keep your messages to give us time to respond and also troubleshoot our website. We value your feedback and will never misuse information you have shared with us voluntarily.

We may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to automatically collect this information. Cookies are small bits of information that are stored by your computer's web browser. Pixel tags are very small images or small pieces of data embedded in images, also known as "web beacons" or "clear GIFs," that can recognize cookies, the time and date a page is viewed, a description of the page where the pixel tag is placed, and similar information from your computer or device. By visiting our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technology.

Data Security

Once we receive your data we store it on a highly secured database. We use reasonable measures to help protect information from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. You should understand that no data storage system or transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure. Please note that information collected by third parties may not have the same security protections as information you submit to us, and we are not responsible for protecting the security of such information.

Information Disclosure

• We will not sell or share your information. We will not sell your Personal Information to other companies and we will not share it with other companies for them to use for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

• General Public. We may disclose information to the general public if you submit content in a public forum, such as stories of harassment or comments on such stories.

• Advocacy. We may disclose your anonymized information (e.g., location of harassment) to universities or legislators for advocacy purposes.

• Research. We may disclose your anonymized information to third party researchers (e.g., narrative of harassment) for research purposes.

• Legal. We are obliged to share information with authorities if we have a legal obligation to do so.

• With your consent. We may share information for any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or pursuant to your consent.

If you access third-party services, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, these third-party services may be able to collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. If you choose to engage with social media platforms, you should be aware that any information you share there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these areas. You should use caution in disclosing personal information while participating in these areas. We are not responsible for the information you choose to submit in these public areas.

Important Practices and Contact Information

Your Choices. You may be able to refuse or disable cookies by adjusting your web browser settings. Because each web browser is different, please consult the instructions provided by your web browser (typically in the “help” section).

Changes to the Privacy Policy. We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time as technology changes, or as we add new services or change existing ones. The most recent version of the Privacy Policy will always be posted on the Services, with the “Effective Date” posted at the top of the Privacy Policy. If we are going to use any personal information in a manner that is materially different from that stated in our Privacy Policy at the time we collected such information, we will post a notice on our home page that the Privacy Policy has been modified and provide a link to the revised Privacy Policy. By accessing the Services after the Effective Date, you are deemed to consent to our then-current Privacy Policy.

Applicable Law. Any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Terms of Use

Please read the Terms of Use carefully.

Changes to the Terms of Use. We may change or modify the Terms without prior notice other than posting the amended Terms on the Aagah website. The amended Terms will automatically be effective when posted on the website. Your continued use of the Services after any changes in these Terms shall constitute your consent to such changes.

Accuracy of Data. This website is intended for informational purposes only, and is intended as an overall view of the problem of street harassment. Our harassment heat maps and statistics are based on the information we have received and should not be considered as proven fact. All our articles, marketing material and harassment maps are data-driven but we are not responsible for the accuracy of the data submitted to us by our users.

Copyright and Authorization. Unless explicitly stated, all content provided on this website is originally and carefully crafted by Aagah personnel. All content on our website like our blogs, articles, harassment heat map, research conclusions are not allowed to be published, shared or broadcasted online or in the real world without our consent. Please contact us for any requests with:

• Description of the content requested, including where the content can be found on the website
• Description of the intended audience and manner of distribution
• Size of first printing or circulation (if applicable)
• Name of individual or organization making the request
• Contact information for a reply

Copyright Complaints. We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied and has been posted, stored, or transmitted please write to us and include your name, email address and phone number.

Trademarks. Trademarks (including our logo) that are used or displayed on our website are owned by us. Our trademarks may not be copied or used, in whole, partial, or modified form, without our prior written permission. You may not use any metatags or any other "hidden text" utilizing Aagah's name, trademark, or product name without our express written consent.

User Submitted Content. Our website allows users to submit details about harassment incidents and this information may be used in our marketing efforts to create awareness and educate the public about the issue of street harassment. We will only use your information after obtaining your consent. We are not obligated to publish or use any content that you submit to the website. We have the right (but not the obligation), in our sole discretion, to monitor, refuse, or remove any content from the website for any or no reason, including that any content violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Unbiased Information. Any advice, opinion, recommendations expressed on this website are based on our honest findings. We do not promote findings based on monetary gifts or sponsorships. We are dedicated to helping our community and your trust in us will not be compromised. We only suggest the best practices known through experience and research and are not in any way liable for the actual results of this advice. We encourage you to practice good sense and always make safety a priority.

Security. Violating the security of the website is prohibited and may result in criminal and civil liability. We may investigate incidents involving such violations and may involve, and will cooperate with, law enforcement if a criminal violation is suspected. Examples of security violations include, without limitation, unauthorized access to or use of data or systems including any attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Services or to breach security or authentication measures, unauthorized monitoring of data or traffic, interference with service to any user, host, or network including, without limitation, mail bombing, news bombing, other flooding techniques, deliberate attempts to overload a system, forging any TCP-IP packet header, e-mail header, or any part of a message header, except for the authorized use of aliases or anonymous remailers, and using manual or electronic means to avoid any use limitations.

Contacting Us. If you have any questions about the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us.