Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HURI Books (“we,” “our,” “us”), with the support of HUCUS Foundation, initiated the Ukrainian Book Challenge to promote Ukrainian literature and foster community engagement. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from individuals and organizations who interact with our website, including potential partners.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, organization name.
  • Partnership inquiries: Information submitted through forms expressing interest in collaboration.
  • Technical data: Browser type, device information, and anonymized analytics (via cookies or third-party tools).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as financial, medical, or government ID information).

3. How We Use Information

Collected information may be used to:

  • Respond to partnership requests and inquiries.
  • Share updates about the Ukrainian Book Challenge and related HURI Books initiatives.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Maintain records of collaborations and outreach.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared only in these cases:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools, email newsletter platforms).
  • When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track engagement. Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including:

  • Accessing the information we hold about you.
  • Requesting corrections or deletion.
  • Opting out of communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: huripubs@fas.harvard.edu.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:

huripubs@fas.harvard.edu

34 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138