Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

The UN Road Safety Lab (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to updates, register for learning activities, or submit enquiries through forms on this website. This may include your name, email address, organization, job title, and the content of your message.

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the UN Road Safety Lab, respond to enquiries, provide access to knowledge resources and learning resources, communicate updates about our programmes, and analyze site usage to enhance user experience.

We may also use information to comply with applicable legal obligations, protect the security and integrity of our services, and enforce our Terms and Conditions of Use.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser; disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in hosting, analytics, communications, or platform operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the UN Road Safety Lab, our users, or others.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, or to object to certain uses of your data. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

For questions about this policy, contact us at unrsf_secretariat@un.org.

International Data Transfers

As a global platform hosted and operated in support of United Nations road safety initiatives, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers are subject to suitable safeguards where required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.