Privacy Policy

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effective date & last updated: 28 january 2025

1. introduction

 

  • What is Disaster Nomad? Disaster Nomad is a consultancy specializing in disaster risk management, resilience-building, and humanitarian response, with a strong focus on community-led solutions.


  • What makes Disaster Nomad different from other disaster management consultancies? Our approach is deeply rooted in community-first interventions, sustainability, and collaborative partnerships, ensuring that disaster management efforts are effective, inclusive, and long-lasting.

 

Services & Expertise FAQs

  • What services does Disaster Nomad offer? We provide six core services:
    • Community-centred humanitarian efforts
    • Risk assessments, reduction, and resilience building
    • Disaster communications
    • Immediate response and sustainable recovery
    • Industry advising and networking
    • Disaster management training

  • Who can benefit from Disaster Nomad’s services? Our services are designed for NGOs, governmental agencies, corporates, communities, and individuals looking to improve their disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

2. information we collect

We collect and process personal information in accordance with GDPR, POPIA, and CCPA. 

 

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal data when you:


  • Contact us via email, phone, or web forms (e.g., name, email, phone number, organization).

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
  • Request a consultation or engage our services.

  • Apply for job opportunities or partnerships.


 

B. Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect information through:

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and visit timestamps.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: User interactions with our website (see “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” below)

 

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal information from partners, affiliates, or publicly available sources to enhance our services.

 

3. Legal basis for processing personal data (GDPR COMPLIANCE)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:



 

  • Consent: When you opt-in for communications, newsletters, or data collection.

  • Contractual Obligation: When data processing is necessary for providing services.
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfil legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve website functionality and optimize user experience.


 

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at hello@disasernomad.com.

4. How we use your information

We use your data to:



 

  • Provide and improve our services.

  • Respond to inquiries and customer requests.
  • Send newsletters, marketing updates, and service notifications (only if you consent).
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • Comply with legal obligations under GDPR, POPIA, and CCPA.

 

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. How we use your information

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:







  • Right to Access (GDPR, CCPA, POPIA): Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification (GDPR, POPIA): Request corrections to inaccurate data.

  • Right to Deletion (GDPR, CCPA, POPIA): Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to Object (GDPR, POPIA): Object to data processing for certain purposes, such as marketing.
 obligations under GDPR, POPIA, and CCPA.
  • Right to Data Portability (GDPR): Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Restriction (GDPR, POPIA): Request limited processing of your data.
  • Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents can opt out of the sale of personal data.

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@disasternomad.com. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR & POPIA) or 45 days (CCPA).

6. sharing and disclosure of information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:





  • With Trusted Service Providers: Hosting providers, email services, analytics platforms (subject to strict confidentiality).

  • Legal Compliance: When required to comply with legal, regulatory, or government requests.

  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.

 

All third parties handling data must comply with GDPR, POPIA, and CCPA requirements.

7. cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience.





  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic and improve content.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising (only if you opt-in). to a successor entity.

 

Opting Out of Cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Data security & retention

We implement strict technical and organisational measures to protect your data..





  • Secure SSL encryption for data transfers.

  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms.
  • Regular security audits and risk assessments.

 

Data Retention:

  • We store data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated.

  • If required by law, we may retain data for compliance purposes.
  • If you request deletion, we will permanently erase your data unless legal obligations prevent it.

 

9. Third-party links & external websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal information.

 

10. Updates to this
privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

 

If changes significantly impact your rights, we will notify you via email or website notice.

 

11. Contact us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection rights, contact us at:
Email: hello@disasternomad.com / Website: https://disasternomad.com

 

For GDPR Compliance:

If you are based in the EU/UK and have concerns about how your data is handled, you may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

 

For POPIA Compliance:

If you are in South Africa, you may file a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

 

For CCPA Compliance:

If you are a California resident, you may request further details on data usage at any time via our contact email.