Version Date: May 8, 2026
Effective Date: May 8, 2026
The World Health Industry Association (WHIA) (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects and protects your privacy. When you use our website (www.unwhia.org) and our services, we may collect and use certain information about you. This Privacy Policy is intended to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you fill out application forms, make online inquiries, subscribe to our updates, apply for certificates, or contact us, we may collect:
Identity information: name, gender, date of birth, nationality, etc.;
Contact information: phone number, email address, postal address, etc.;
Professional information: work history, professional qualifications, research achievements, honors and awards, etc.;
Business information: company name, business license, product catalogue, certificates of qualification, etc.;
Certificate information: certificate number, application item, etc.
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit this website, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, pages viewed, referring URL, etc. (through cookies and similar technologies).
2. How We Use Your Information
To process your applications, inquiries, certificate verification requests, etc.;
To send you service notifications, verification results, tender information, Association updates, etc.;
To improve website content and user experience, and to analyze user behavior;
To maintain the Association’s United Nations system qualifications and honorary lists;
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements and with the requirements of relevant United Nations bodies.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with any unrelated third party.
To provide the application services, we may submit necessary information (such as name, work history, qualification certificates) to relevant United Nations databases (e.g., the UN ECOSOC NGO Database, the UN Partner Portal, the UN Global Marketplace platform), as further specified in the service agreement signed by both parties.
We may disclose your information as required by law, court order, or government mandate.
When you use the certificate verification function, your certificate number and related information will be publicly displayed as the verification result.
4. Information Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures (such as SSL encryption, access control, regular backups) to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that the transmission of information over the Internet is not absolutely secure, and you assume the risk of sending such information.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. If necessary, please contact us using the information provided below.
You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may prevent you from using some of our services.
You may refuse cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
6. Protection of Minors
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a minor without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the website homepage or via email. Continued use of this website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any privacy questions, please send an email to: partner@unwhia.org