Our Commitment to Privacy
Emergency Management Knowledge ("EMK," "we," "our," or "the Platform") is committed to protecting user privacy and being transparent about how information is collected and used.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices available to users.
By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Examples include:
- Name
- Email address
- Account profile information
- Professional affiliation
- Verification submissions
- Documents uploaded to the Platform
- Comments, forum posts, and messages
- Support requests
- Feedback submissions
Information Collected Automatically
Examples include:
- Device information
- Browser type
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Search activity
- Downloads
- Referring websites
- Session information
- General usage analytics
How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Provide platform services
- Authenticate users
- Maintain user accounts
- Process verification requests
- Enable saved resources and bookmarks
- Improve search functionality
- Improve website performance
- Monitor system security
- Respond to support requests
- Develop new features
- Analyze resource usage and engagement
- Prevent abuse and fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Professional Verification Information
Emergency Management Knowledge may collect information submitted as part of professional verification processes.
Verification information may include:
- Employer information
- Professional affiliation
- Professional credentials
- Government or organizational email addresses
- Supporting documentation voluntarily provided by users
Verification information is used solely to evaluate verification eligibility and maintain verification records.
Verification status may be displayed publicly, but supporting documentation and verification materials are not publicly displayed.
Account Information
Users may update certain account information through their account settings.
Users are responsible for maintaining accurate account information and safeguarding account credentials.
Emergency Management Knowledge takes reasonable steps to protect account information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Documents and User Contributions
When users upload documents, submit resources, participate in forums, post comments, or otherwise contribute content, that information may become visible to other users depending on the feature being used.
Users should avoid uploading confidential, sensitive, protected, classified, proprietary, or otherwise restricted information unless authorized to do so.
Users remain responsible for content they choose to share through the Platform.
Analytics and Reporting
Emergency Management Knowledge may collect aggregated and anonymized usage information for operational, reporting, sponsorship, and platform improvement purposes.
Examples include:
- Total downloads
- Most viewed resources
- Search trends
- Resource categories accessed
- User engagement metrics
Aggregated reporting does not identify individual users unless required by law or specifically authorized.
Sponsors and Advertisers
Emergency Management Knowledge may receive support through sponsorships, partnerships, grants, advertising, or other revenue sources.
Sponsors and advertisers do not receive access to private user account information for marketing purposes.
The Platform does not sell individual user information to advertisers.
Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be shared for sponsorship reporting and platform performance purposes.
Data Security
Emergency Management Knowledge implements reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet-based system can guarantee complete security.
Users acknowledge that they provide information at their own risk.
Data Retention
Information may be retained as long as necessary to:
- Operate the Platform
- Maintain user accounts
- Preserve resource libraries
- Support verification records
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Certain public contributions may remain available even after account closure where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Users may have the ability to:
- Access account information
- Update profile information
- Change account settings
- Delete bookmarks and saved resources
- Request account closure
- Request correction of inaccurate information
Availability of rights may depend on applicable laws and platform requirements.
Children's Privacy
Emergency Management Knowledge is intended for professional and educational audiences and is not directed toward children under 13 years of age.
The Platform does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
Users accessing the Platform from outside the United States acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Emergency Management Knowledge may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Questions About Privacy
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Platform's contact methods.