Privacy Notice
United for Human Rights | Effective Date: June 24, 2026
This Privacy Notice explains how United for Human Rights (dba Youth for Human Rights International), 6331 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 720, Los Angeles, California 90028, United States of America ("UHR," "we," "us" or "our"), collects, uses, stores and shares information when you use this website or other UHR-managed websites that link to this Privacy Notice.
This Privacy Notice does not apply to websites operated by organizations that are not managed and controlled by UHR, including non-U.S. United for Human Rights entities, chapters or groups that maintain their own websites and privacy notices. It also does not apply to third-party websites linked from our website. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
Our Commitment
UHR is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors, supporters, educators, volunteers and others who use our website. We aim to be transparent about the information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, how it is protected and the choices available to you.
Your Consent
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Notice and to our Cookie Policy. We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated version on this website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Privacy Notice.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
You may access most areas of this website without telling us who you are. We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it, such as when you:
- request educational materials or a free information kit;
- subscribe to email updates or newsletters;
- register for an event, course, activity or program;
- ask to join, volunteer with or support UHR or an associated activity;
- make a donation or purchase materials;
- submit a form, survey, petition, report or request;
- contact us by email, phone, text message or another communication channel.
The personal information we collect may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, mobile phone number, organization, role, country, state or region, communication preferences, donation or transaction information and any other information you choose to submit.
We collect only information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is submitted.
SMS, Phone Numbers and Mobile Messaging Consent
If you provide your mobile phone number and agree to receive text messages from UHR, we may collect and store your name, mobile phone number, SMS consent status, opt-in source, message preferences, date and time of consent, message history and related communication records.
We use this information only to send communications you requested or agreed to receive. These may include educational information, program updates, event information, reminders, volunteer or membership-related communications, donation-related communications and responses to your requests.
Your SMS consent is voluntary and is not required as a condition of making a donation, purchasing materials or using this website. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message from us. You may also contact us through the contact information provided on this website.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This includes your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in data and SMS consent records. We may share mobile information only with service providers who help us operate our messaging system, and only as necessary for them to provide services on our behalf. These service providers are not permitted to use your mobile information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.
Non-Personal, Aggregate and Technical Information
Our web servers may create logs when visitors access the website. These logs may include information such as the date and time of access, pages visited, referring pages, browser type, device type and general technical information. We use this information to understand how the website is used and to improve the website.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, remember preferences, improve user experience and understand website activity. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website.
We may collect IP addresses and use analytics tools, including Google Analytics or similar services, to evaluate website use and improve our website. Analytics providers may process information on our behalf or as permitted by their own terms and privacy policies.
You can set your browser to accept cookies, reject cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly.
How We Use Information
We use personal information for the purposes for which it was submitted and for related purposes that are reasonably expected, including to:
- provide educational materials, downloads, courses and information you request;
- process registrations, subscriptions, donations, purchases or other transactions;
- respond to questions, requests, reports and communications;
- send updates, newsletters, event notices, reminders and information about UHR activities when you have requested or consented to receive them;
- connect you with relevant UHR or UHR-related programs, activities or groups, subject to your communication choices;
- improve the website, communications and services;
- protect the security and integrity of our website and operations;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.
Your personal information will be retained by UHR and its service providers in a secure environment, kept confidential and used only in connection with the purposes described in this Privacy Notice or as required or permitted by law.
Sharing of Personal Information
Other than as described in this Privacy Notice, the information you provide will not be sold or rented, nor will it be shared with any person or entity unrelated to UHR unless we are required to disclose the information by law.
Sharing with Related Organizations
UHR may share relevant personal information with UHR-related organizations, programs, bodies or groups where appropriate to respond to your request, connect you with activities in your area or provide information you asked to receive. For example, if you express interest in joining or volunteering with a UHR-related group, we may share your contact details with an appropriate group so they can contact you, subject to your right to object or unsubscribe.
This sharing does not apply to SMS opt-in data. Mobile phone numbers, SMS consent records and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to host the website, process forms, send communications, operate SMS messaging, fulfill requests, process payments, maintain records, analyze website activity or provide other services on our behalf. These service providers may process personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect the confidentiality of that information.
Payments and Fraud Prevention
If you make a payment or donation, payment information may be processed by banks, payment processors or other financial institutions. In the case of a suspected fraudulent transaction, relevant information may be disclosed as necessary to investigate, prevent or respond to fraud or unlawful activity.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect the safety of others, investigate fraud or respond to a legal request.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no website, system or method of transmission is completely secure. You are responsible for using the website and communicating with us in a secure manner.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize or securely retain it as permitted by law.
Transborder Data Transfers
UHR is located in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, including from the European Union or European Economic Area, you understand that information you provide may be transferred to, stored in and processed in the United States. Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence.
Your Rights and Choices
Access, Correction and Deletion
You may request access to personal information we maintain about you, or ask us to correct, update or delete information that is inaccurate, irrelevant or out of date, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping needs.
Email and Newsletter Choices
You may unsubscribe from email updates by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us. We will take reasonable steps to stop sending promotional or newsletter communications within a short period after receiving your request.
SMS Choices
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message from us. For help, you may reply HELP or contact us through the contact information provided on this website.
Right to Object
When we ask for your contact information, we will explain the intended use where it is not obvious and provide options concerning how the information may be used. You may let us know at any time if you do not want to be contacted anymore, either generally or by certain methods such as email, phone call or text message.
Children
This website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent. The SMS messaging program is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old or who have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, our Cookie Policy or your personal information, or if you want to exercise your rights, please contact us through the Legal Notice or Contact page available on this website: