These present conditions define the terms and conditions of use for the website of the Public Health Foundation of Georgia – www.phf.org.ge (hereinafter referred to as (hereinafter – website terms and conditions). By visiting the website, you agree to these terms of use.

1. Definition of Terms

1.1. For the purposes of the Website Terms, the terms have the following meanings:

– Website: Refers to the website of the Public Health Foundation of Georgia, located at www.phf.org.ge.

– Visitor: Denotes any person who accesses the website from any device.

– Organization: Refers to the Public Health Fund of Georgia, with identification number 203864586.

– Material: Encompasses any information, image, illustration, graphic image, text, article, and/or any other printed document posted on the website.

– Contact Form: Refers to a contact form integrated on the website, through which it is possible to send a message to the organization.

1.2. For the purposes of personal data processing, the terms have the meaning of the terms used in the Law of Georgia “On Personal Data Protection”.

2. Copyright

2.1. The copyright of the Public Health Foundation of Georgia applies to the material. The visitor is not authorized to use (including download) and/or distribute the material by any means without the prior written consent of the organization, regardless of whether the website technically allows this, except in accordance with the terms mentioned in clause 2.2 of this document.

2.2. Distribution of the material by any means is permitted only under the following conditions:

• Such distribution will be free and for non-commercial purposes.
• The author of the relevant material/article will be indicated as the organization and the corresponding website address during any distribution.
• The content of the relevant material will be disseminated unchanged, in its original form.
• The appropriate disclaimer of responsibility of the organization will be indicated in the distribution.

2.3. In the event of the discovery of the unauthorized use and/or distribution of the material, by any means, in violation of the terms of the website, the organization reserves the right to request the relevant person to delete the material, cease distribution, include a reference to the organization and/or website link on the material, and/or undertake any other necessary action. The individual in question is obliged to promptly comply with the instructions issued by the organization.

3. Processing of personal data

3.1. Personal data processed by the organization is provided to the organization by the data subject themselves. The organization processes the following personal data:

– Name and surname.

– Telephone number.

– Email address.

– Personal data specified in the relevant message sent to the organization (if any).

3.2. The organization processes personal data in the following cases:

• When filling out the contact form.
• When communicating with the organization, including via phone or email.

3.3. The processing of personal data by the organization is conducted on the grounds established by the legislation of Georgia and in full compliance with it. It is done for the purposes of providing services to the data subject and/or offering/advertising services.

3.4. The organization transfers personal data only to those representatives of the organization for whom such information transfer is necessary for the purposes of providing services and/or offering/advertising services to the data subject. Personal data is not transferred to other third parties.

3.5. Personal data is stored by the organization for the entire duration of providing services to the data subject and/or for the period necessary for the organization to achieve the purpose of data processing.

3.6. The data subject is authorized to:

3.6.1. Request the following information:

• What data is processed about them.
• The purpose of data processing.
• The legal basis for data processing.
• Whether their personal data were transferred to a third party and, if so, the identity of the person to whom they were transferred.
• The basis and purpose of data transfer to a third party (if any).

3.6.2. Request correction, update, addition, blocking, deletion, or destruction of personal data if it is incomplete, inaccurate, not updated, or if its collection and processing were carried out against the law.

3.6.3. Request termination of data processing and/or destruction of processed data (if there is no other legal basis for data processing).

3.6.4. If you believe that the processing of personal data by the organization does not comply with the rules established by the Law of Georgia “On Personal Data Protection,” file a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Service.

3.7. When providing personal data to the organization, the organization does not verify whether the person providing the personal data is the data subject and/or the person authorized to disclose it. Therefore, when providing/disclosing any personal data to the organization, the provider/discloser is fully responsible, both to the data subject themselves and to any third party, for the organization of personal information on transfer/disclosure, and if necessary, for obtaining consent from the relevant data subject.

4. Exclusion of Liability

4.1. Any information, recommendations, articles, and other printed materials/documents posted on the website are of a general nature and are intended for informational purposes only. They should not, in any case, be considered as professional advice from the organization.

4.2. Visitors should not rely on any information, recommendations, articles, and/or other printed materials/documents posted on the website without prior consultation with the organization.

4.3. The organization is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage/loss caused to any person as a result of relying on any information, recommendation, article, and/or other printed materials/documents posted on the website.

4.4. Although the organization endeavors to ensure the smooth operation of the website, it is not responsible for temporary interruptions and/or unavailability of the website, and for any direct or indirect damage/loss (if any) caused by this.

5. Other Terms

5.1. The organization reserves the right, at any time and at its own discretion, to change the terms of the website by posting the revised version on the website.

5.2. The contact form is intended solely for the purpose of establishing communication with the organization and does not provide any guarantee regarding the safety and/or security of the contact form. Therefore, the contact form should not be used as a means of providing any confidential and/or other sensitive information to the organization.

5.3. If sending confidential information to the contact email of the organization, it should be clearly indicated in the message that the information is confidential. Otherwise, the organization will not be responsible for its disclosure.

5.4. Any letter/message sent on behalf of the organization (including via email) and any of its attachments and/or any information referred to therein are intended only for the respective addressee and are considered confidential information. If you are not the addressee of the said letter/message or the authorized representative of the addressee, please be informed that it is not permitted to use, distribute, copy, print, and/or disclose the received letter, any of its attachments, and/or any information specified in it in any way. If you have received an email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email and any attachments from the relevant device without delay.

6. Use of Cookies

6.1. Cookies are small text files that the website stores on the visitor’s device during their visit. The purpose of cookies is for the organization to better manage and improve the effectiveness of the website, as well as to monitor the behavior of visitors to the website in order to enhance the quality of website use in the future.

6.2. The following categories of cookies are used on the website:

– Analytical cookies: These allow the organization to study the number of website visitors and their behavior, aiding in offering the visitor interesting information and services through the website in the future.

– Functional cookies: These serve to improve the functional use of the website and facilitate its navigation.

6.3. For the purposes mentioned above, the following information is collected on the website:

– Visitor’s IP address, device type, operating system, and browser used to access the website.

– Information about pages visited on the website, duration of visits, and various parameters.

– Information about actions taken on the website.

6.4. Cookies can be restricted and/or blocked through appropriate browser settings and/or by deleting cookies.