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Privacy and Security Notice for Global Health Technical Assistance Project (GHTech)

This privacy policy tells you how we may use voluntarily submitted personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

Information Available to the Public

Selected information from GHTech Project is available to the public at www.ghtechproject.com, through other USAID supported web sites, and through publications. For visitors accessing the pages of this web site that are available to the public we collect and store the following information:

  • The name of the domain from which you access the internet and the internet address from which you come to our site.
  • The date and time you access our site
  • Which browser you are using when visiting our site.
  • Which pages you visit on the web site.
  • How long you are on our site.

We use this information to measure what information is the most viewed and to make our web site more useful to visitors. Information collected for site management purposes will be shared only with those persons connected with administration of this site. In case of suspected unauthorized activity we may use this information for law enforcement and possible criminal prosecution.

Collection of Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., except when it is voluntarily submitted by our consultants as part of our project database, or as part of information you submit in a request form. The latter information is only used to fulfill your specific request, and is not shared with outside parties. We do not use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways unrelated to the ones described above. We use return email addresses to answer the email we receive either directly or via online request forms. Such addresses are not used for any other purpose and are not shared with outside parties.

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of consultant information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the consultant information we collect in the project’s consultant database.

Cookies

This site does not use cookies to collect personal information about visitors.

Distribution of Information

We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized use; or, (3) investigating fraud that has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Commitment to Data Security

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure and is only used for the purposes of contacting you regarding a potential assignment. Only authorized employees, USAID staff, agents and contractors will have access to this information.

Disclaimer of Liability

Every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information. However, with many people worldwide providing self reported data, we cannot guarantee that there will be no errors. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaim liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site.

With respect to the content of this site, neither the United States Government, nor USAID, nor their employees and contractors make any warranty, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, and the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to content available from this web site or other internet resources linked from it. Additionally, neither the U.S. Government nor USAID nor their employees and contractors assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed herein nor freedom from computer virus, and do not represent that use of such information, product, or process would not infringe on privately owned rights.

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Unauthorized attempts to upload information and/or change information on this Web site is strictly prohibited and is subject to prosecution under Title 18 U.S.C., Sections 1001 and 1030.

Children’s Privacy

This web site will never collect or maintain information from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.

Site Management

The QED Group LLC manages the overall information content, design, and, organization of this Web site under the direction of the Bureau of Global Health of USAID. If you have any questions or comments about the information presented here, please contact GH Tech Project at ghtech@ghtechproject.com, telephone: 202-521-1900.

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The information provided on this Web site is not official U.S. Government information and does not represent the views or positions of the U.S. Agency for International Development or the U.S. Government.

GH Tech is managed by The QED Group, LLC, with the support of CAMRIS International and Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. Questions or reports about this site should be directed to the website coordinator.