Privacy Policy
Global ESG Leadership Association ("GELA," "we," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.gela-ngo.org (the "Site"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details) that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Sign up for newsletters or updates.
Register for events or webinars.
Submit inquiries or feedback.
Participate in surveys or other activities on the Site.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information that does not identify you directly. This may include:
Browser and device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
Aggregate data related to website usage and traffic patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
To operate and maintain the Site.
To improve user experience and personalize content.
To send you newsletters, updates, and other communications.
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To process registrations for events or other activities.
To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of the Site.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, and analytics.
Affiliates: We may share information with our affiliated organizations for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GELA, our users, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with the Site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction: You may request access to and correction of your personal information held by us.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements and other considerations.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at gela@gela-ngo.org.