📜 Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Governance and Development Institute Society ("we," "our," "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia) and other applicable data protection laws.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following categories:

(a) Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily submit to us when you:

• Complete a contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Send us a message or communicate with us

Typical personal information may include:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Any other information you choose to include in messages or submissions

We do not collect any payment information at this time.

(b) Automatically Collected & Technical Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information using tracking technologies:

• IP address
• Device information (such as device type, operating system)
• Browser type
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited on the Site
• Date and time of access

This information is collected using:

• Google Analytics and related analytics tools
• Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

a. To provide and operate the Site

This includes responding to inquiries, delivering newsletters, and maintaining the functionality of the Site.

b. To improve user experience

We analyze site usage data to understand how visitors interact with the Site and to improve content, navigation, and performance.

c. To communicate with you

We may use your contact information to send updates, respond to requests, or provide information you request.

d. For analytics and site performance

We use aggregated, non-identifiable data for analytics purposes, to optimize the Site, and to generate usage statistics.

We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to collect and process your personal information:

• Consent: You provide your information by filling out forms by choice.
• Legitimate interests: For analytics, content improvement, and basic functionality.
• Compliance with law or legal obligations where necessary.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external service providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

Your Choices:

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

5. Disclosure and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Service providers engaged to support Site functionality (e.g., hosting, email distribution)
• Analytics providers to measure Site usage
• Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal information or share it for commercial marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. If you want your information deleted, contact us (see section 11 below).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal information.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The revised policy will be effective upon posting.

11. Contact Us