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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Summary

The following Privacy Policy applies to all activities of the Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability (“GIGS”), including its website at www.gigs-initiative.org, and other platforms or services we provide. This document outlines how GIGS collects, uses, protects, and discloses your personal information.

Details

Last Updated: January 2025

GIGS believes in protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. Our platforms are designed to allow for the secure and transparent exchange of information among members, partners, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data and how we strive to ensure your privacy is respected.

Purpose of Collection, Use, and Disclosure

GIGS collects and processes personal information to:

  1. Facilitate communication and maintain relationships with members, partners, and users.
  2. Provide requested services and content, including conferences, training, and research publications.
  3. Respond to inquiries and deliver relevant information.
  4. Develop and improve our services and programs.
  5. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and security requirements.
  6. Prevent fraudulent, suspicious, or illegal activities.
  7. Compile statistics and conduct analysis to enhance our offerings.
  8. Process transactions securely, including event registrations and membership renewals.

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you engage with GIGS’ services, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Organization and job title
  • Payment information (for transactions)
  • Preferences and interests related to governance and sustainability topics
Automatically Collected Information

As you navigate our platforms, we may collect information such as:

  • Device and browser details
  • IP address
  • Usage patterns and navigation activities (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked)
  • Cookie-based data to enhance your experience

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  1. Provide essential functionality and security for our platforms.
  2. Enhance user experience through personalization.
  3. Analyze user behavior to improve our content and services.
  4. Support marketing and outreach efforts.

You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies or decline them, though some features of our platforms may not function correctly without cookies.

Disclosure of Information

We disclose personal information only as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. This may include sharing data with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations (e.g., payment processors, IT providers).
  • Affiliates and partners for joint initiatives, conferences, or research.
  • Regulatory authorities, where mandated.
  • Third parties to prevent fraud or address security concerns.

GIGS does not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.


Retention of Personal Information

GIGS retains personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  1. Access your personal information held by GIGS.
  2. Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
  4. Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gigs-initiative.org.

Security Measures

GIGS employs robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and restricted access protocols.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our platforms and, where appropriate, directly to affected users. Your continued use of GIGS’ services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

How to Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability

2967 Dundas St. W.  Suite 744D 
Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Z2, Canada

Tel: +1 (888) 747-8066

Email: info@gigs-initiative.org

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