THE PEP Clearing House web site is designed as a central web site for the collection, classification and distribution of information related to transport, health and the environment.

Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to THE PEP Clearing House web site, and not to the web sites of other companies or organizations to which links are provided or to any software that may be downloaded from this web site.

By accessing THE PEP Clearing House web site, certain information about the User, such as Internet protocol (IP) addresses, navigation through the Site, the software used and the time spent, along with other similar information, will be stored on United Nations servers. These will not specifically identify the User. The information will be used internally only for web site traffic analysis. If the User provides unique identifying information, such as name, address and other information on forms stored on this Site, such information will be used only for statistical purposes and will not be published for general access. The United Nations, however, assumes no responsibility for the security of this information.

The privacy of all registered Users of THE PEP Clearing House is important to the United Nations. The United Nations takes every precaution to protect Users' personal information.

In connection with the User's use of this Site, the United Nations asks for and collects information about the User such as [the User's name, postal and e-mail addresses, etc.]. All Users' information is restricted to United Nations offices.

The United Nations does not collect personal information, passwords, or other details to be used for other than their intended purpose. The United Nations does not sell or share Users' personal information with any other organization or entity.

The User's account containing his/her personal information is password protected. Only third parties that login with the User's password can access his/her account.

Please remember that Users play a valuable part in security as well. The password to access the User's account, selected at registration, should never be shared with anyone else and should be changed frequently. And, after the User has finished using this Site, the User should logout and exit the browser so that no unauthorized persons can use this Site with the User's name and THE PEP Clearing House account information.

Users who provide this personal information should recognize, that by voluntarily displaying their personal information that information can potentially be collected and taken. Perfect security does not exist on the Internet. The United Nations cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information Users transmit to us, and Users transmit such information at their own risk.

We monitor individual use of the website in order to provide personally tailored features and information. Client-side cookies are used to store the preferences for all users. (A cookie is a piece of information that is stored on your computer's hard drive by your web browser. When you revisit this site our computer server will recognise the cookie, giving us information about your last visit. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can alter the settings of your web browser to prevent automatic acceptance.)

Mention of any firm or licensed process does not imply endorsement by the United Nations.