Privacy Policy
The Rawan Committee website is dedicated to documentation and advocacy.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy to govern how we handle information from our communities in Yilweng, Pagak, and Magua. Protecting the confidentiality of residents sharing environmental concerns is our priority. Please read this before engaging.
We safeguard your data with dignity, ensuring the security of those advocating for Rawan.
Information We Document
When you visit our platform, we automatically collect device details like IP addresses to improve our documentation of the situation in Melut County. Additionally, when you provide testimonies regarding the Pagak, Yilweng, or Magua areas, we collect personal data you share (name, location, contact details) to amplify your voice and fulfill our mission of community resilience. We treat this information as a sacred trust, especially when it involves sensitive environmental or human rights concerns in South Sudan. This allows us to maintain an evidence-based record of the challenges faced by our people.
Purpose of Data Handling
Our priority is the safety of our community members. We only process data necessary to maintain this documentation platform and highlight environmental impacts. Statistical data is used to show the scope of concerns in Melut County without identifying individuals, ensuring that your privacy is maintained while we advocate for the rights of the three communities.
You can browse our site anonymously to learn about the Rawan situation. However, to join our network, receive updates on oil pollution reports, or submit community evidence, you may share your email, name, and residential area (Yilweng, Pagak, or Magua). Choosing not to share may limit your participation in specific advocacy initiatives. If you are a community member concerned about sharing sensitive documentation, please contact us at info@rawancommittee.org for a secure consultation. We are committed to protecting the brave voices within our heritage who speak out for the land and its future. Users who are uncertain about mandatory information are welcome to contact us via info@rawancommittee.org.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding the personal information you entrust to the Committee:
The right to be informed about how your testimony is used.
The right of access to your submitted data.
The right to rectification of errors.
The right to erasure of your records.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object to documentation use.
Rights in relation to automated decision-making.
To exercise these rights or discuss your data, please contact the Rawan Committee secretariat.
We process information to advance the legitimate interests of the Rawan communities. Your data may be hosted on secure servers outside South Sudan to ensure stability and protection, helping us maintain a resilient record of the environmental and social challenges faced by the Yilweng, Pagak, and Magua people against unauthorized interference.
Links to Other Websites
Our platform may link to international human rights or environmental organizations. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies when leaving our site to support the Rawan cause elsewhere and ensure your data remains protected across all advocacy channels.
Information Security
We use secure server environments and technical safeguards to protect community data from unauthorized access. While we strive for absolute security to protect the residents of Melut County, no internet transmission is perfectly secure; we recommend using secure connections when submitting sensitive environmental testimonies to our documentation database.
Legal Disclosure
We will disclose information only when legally required to protect the safety of our community members in Yilweng, Pagak, and Magua, or to defend the human rights documentation we have gathered in the face of local challenges, ensuring our evidence-based advocacy remains robust and legitimate.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this policy or your personal data in our documentation, please email us at info@rawancommittee.org.