Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Health and Development (APCAT)
Last Updated: 9/12/2025
1. Introduction
The Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Health and Development (“APCAT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information when you access our website, participate in our programmes, or engage with our services.
By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, organization, job title, and mailing address.
- Information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, registering for events, or contacting us.
b. Technical and Usage Data
- IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
- Cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We process your information to:
- Communicate with you about APCAT’s initiatives, events, and updates.
- Facilitate membership requests, registrations, and collaborations.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by law, we will collect and process personal data only where:
- You have given consent.
- Processing is necessary for legitimate interests pursued by APCAT (e.g., programme administration and communication).
- Processing is required by applicable legal obligations.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, email communication, or event registration.
- Government authorities or legal bodies where disclosure is required by law or to protect rights and safety.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
- Access to and correction of your personal data.
- Request for deletion of your data.
- Restriction or objection to certain types of processing.
- Withdrawal of consent for marketing communications.
Requests may be submitted to: AP-CAT@theunion.org.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance and understand usage trends. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
9. Data Security
APCAT implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. APCAT is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, provided appropriate safeguards are in place
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or APCAT’s data practices, please contact us here.