Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Population Pyramids ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our demographic data visualization platform at populationpyramids.org (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Our platform provides interactive access to United Nations demographic data without requiring user registration or personal information collection. This policy explains our minimal data collection practices and your rights regarding any information we may process.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Our Service does not require user registration, account creation, or personal information submission. You can access all demographic data, interactive visualizations, and analysis tools without providing any personally identifiable information.

If you contact us via email at info@populationpyramids.org, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address and message content, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain technical information to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience:

• Browser type and version for compatibility optimization
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) for responsive design
• IP address for security and geographic analytics (anonymized)
• Pages visited and features used for service improvement
• Access times and session duration for performance monitoring
• Referring website information for traffic analysis

This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used solely for technical purposes, security monitoring, and service optimization.

How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

• Service Provision: To deliver demographic data visualizations and ensure platform functionality
• Technical Optimization: To improve loading times, fix bugs, and enhance user experience
• Security Protection: To detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, or malicious activity
• Communication: To respond to inquiries sent to our contact email
• Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations and protect our rights and interests

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, profiling, or commercial purposes beyond providing our educational and research-focused demographic visualization service.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in platform hosting, security, or technical maintenance, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with appropriate data protection measures

All third-party service providers are carefully vetted and contractually obligated to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication for administrative systems
• Data minimization practices to collect only necessary information
• Regular security updates and patch management

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but maintain industry-standard protections.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Technical Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days unless required for security investigations
• Email Communications: Retained for 2 years to maintain correspondence records
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research purposes

We regularly review our data retention practices and delete information that is no longer necessary for our legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your information, depending on your jurisdiction:

• Access: Request information about what data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information where legally permissible
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities where applicable

To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at info@populationpyramids.org. We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service uses minimal tracking technologies necessary for functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences for improved experience

We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking, or cross-site tracking technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling essential cookies may impact platform functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to external websites, including the official UN Population Database (population.un.org). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for general audiences and educational use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately at info@populationpyramids.org.

International Data Transfers

Our Service may be hosted on servers located in various countries. If you are accessing our Service from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date
• Providing notice through our Service or via email if we have your contact information

Your continued use of our Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and ensuring your rights are respected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.