Privacy Policy
The Office of the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Nauru to the United Arab Emirates („Office of the Trade Commissioner“, „we“, „our“, or „us“) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors to www.nauru.org (the „Website“).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit our Website, communicate with us, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with our services.
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1 .Who We Are
This Website is operated by:
Office of the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Nauru to the United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.nauru.org
Email: info@nauru.org
The Office serves as the official representative for promoting trade, investment, bilateral cooperation, and strategic partnerships between the Republic of Nauru and the United Arab Emirates.
2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through:
- www.nauru.org;
- communications sent through the Website;
- newsletter subscriptions;
- contact forms;
- business enquiries;
- investment enquiries;
- trade and partnership enquiries;
- any other interaction conducted through the Website.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from this Website.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect the following categories of information.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide information including:
- full name;
- company or organization;
- job title;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- country;
- mailing address;
- information contained within correspondence;
- investment or business proposals;
- partnership enquiries;
- documents voluntarily submitted to us.
You are under no obligation to provide personal information, although certain services may not be available without it.
Newsletter Subscription Information
If you subscribe to receive updates, we may collect:
- email address;
- subscription preferences;
- date of subscription;
- confirmation records;
- subscription status.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained in our communications.
Automatically Collected Information
When visiting our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- operating system;
- device information;
- language preferences;
- referring website;
- pages visited;
- visit duration;
- date and time of access;
- approximate geographic region;
- website interaction data;
- diagnostic information.
This information is generally collected through cookies and analytics technologies.
4. Cookies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, security, performance, and user experience.
Cookies may include:
- essential cookies;
- security cookies;
- performance cookies;
- analytics cookies;
- preference cookies.
Cookies help us:
- understand Website usage;
- improve Website performance;
- maintain security;
- remember user preferences;
- identify technical issues.
Most web browsers allow users to disable cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.
5. Analytics
The Website may use website analytics services to better understand visitor behaviour.
Analytics tools may collect information including:
- pages viewed;
- session duration;
- navigation behaviour;
- browser information;
- device information;
- anonymised IP information;
- referring websites;
- approximate geographic location.
Analytics data is generally aggregated and used solely for statistical and Website improvement purposes.
6. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information only where reasonably necessary to:
- respond to enquiries;
- communicate with visitors;
- provide requested information;
- facilitate trade and investment discussions;
- assess partnership enquiries;
- process newsletter subscriptions;
- improve Website functionality;
- maintain Website security;
- detect fraud or misuse;
- comply with legal obligations;
- protect the integrity of our services;
- administer the Website.
We do not sell personal information.
7. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under relevant privacy laws, personal information is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:
- your consent;
- performance of requested services;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- legitimate governmental or administrative interests;
- protection of legal rights;
- public interest where applicable.
8. Sharing of Information
We treat personal information with appropriate confidentiality.
Information may be shared only where necessary with:
- authorised personnel;
- government authorities of the Republic of Nauru;
- relevant governmental agencies;
- professional advisers;
- technology service providers;
- website hosting providers;
- IT security providers;
- cloud infrastructure providers;
- email communication providers;
- legal authorities where required by law.
Any disclosure is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
9. International Data Transfers
Because the Office engages internationally, information submitted through the Website may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.
Such transfers may include processing in:
- the Republic of Nauru;
- the United Arab Emirates;
- countries where authorised service providers operate.
Reasonable safeguards are implemented where appropriate to protect personal information during international transfers.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against:
- unauthorised access;
- accidental disclosure;
- unlawful processing;
- alteration;
- destruction;
- misuse;
- loss.
Security measures may include:
- encrypted communications (SSL/TLS);
- restricted administrative access;
- password protection;
- server security controls;
- software updates;
- monitoring of suspicious activity;
- secure hosting environments.
While every reasonable effort is made to protect information, no Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- fulfil the purpose for which it was collected;
- respond to enquiries;
- maintain business records;
- comply with legal obligations;
- resolve disputes;
- protect legal interests.
Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted or anonymised.
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of personal information;
- object to certain processing activities;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- request restriction of processing;
- request portability of certain information where applicable;
- lodge a complaint with an appropriate supervisory authority.
13. Children's Privacy
This Website is intended for business, governmental, institutional, and general informational purposes.
It is not directed toward children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information from a child has been submitted without appropriate authorisation, reasonable steps will be taken to remove such information.
14. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
These websites operate independently from the Office of the Trade Commissioner.
We are not responsible for:
- their privacy practices;
- website content;
- security measures;
- policies;
- data collection activities.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external websites they choose to visit.
15. Email Communications
If you contact us via email, we may retain correspondence to:
- respond to your enquiry;
- maintain communication records;
- improve our services;
- comply with legal or administrative obligations.
Please avoid sending confidential or highly sensitive information unless specifically requested.
16. Newsletter Communications
Where you subscribe to receive updates:
- communications will only be sent for the purposes described at the time of subscription;
- you may unsubscribe at any time;
- your email address will not be sold or rented to third parties.
17. Website Security
To maintain the integrity and security of the Website, we may monitor:
- network traffic;
- suspicious activity;
- attempted unauthorised access;
- malicious software;
- denial-of-service attacks;
- security incidents.
Information collected for security purposes is used solely to protect the Website, visitors, and associated infrastructure.
18. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
- legal developments;
- regulatory requirements;
- operational changes;
- technological improvements;
- Website enhancements.
The updated version will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
19. Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests relating to personal information may be directed to:
Office of the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Nauru to the United Arab Emirates
Email: info@nauru.org
Website: https://www.nauru.org
20. Governing Principles
The Office of the Trade Commissioner is committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and with appropriate regard for internationally recognised privacy principles.
Our objective is to ensure that all visitors can engage with the Website confidently, knowing that reasonable measures have been implemented to protect their information while supporting the Office’s mission of facilitating trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation on behalf of the Republic of Nauru.