Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TheGIIC.org

The Global Institute For Impactful Change (thegiic.org) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:
  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Country / City

  • Organization or affiliation (if applicable)

  • Any additional information submitted via contact forms, membership or event registration, subscription forms, or other similar forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring/exit pages and URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 1.3)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:
  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Maintain session state and preferences

  • Analyze site usage, traffic patterns, and performance

  • Improve website functionality and content

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings — though doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:
  • Respond to your inquiries and messages

  • Process membership registrations, event sign-ups, or any applications submitted through the site

  • Send newsletters, updates, announcements, or other communications (only if you have opted in)

  • Maintain and manage our records

  • Improve our website’s content, design, and overall user experience

  • Enhance security, detect and prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations, or enforce our Terms & Conditions

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following circumstances:
  • With trusted service providers who assist us — for example, hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics tools — and only under strict confidentiality obligations.

  • To comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request.

  • To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users.

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets — in which case we will notify users before personal data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to safeguard your personal information. These may include:
  • Use of secure servers

  • Encryption of sensitive data transmissions (where applicable)

  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or storage is entirely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Use of our website is at your own risk.

5. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, social media pages, or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or updates to your information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, for newsletters)

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will take steps to promptly delete such data.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Global Institute For Impactful Change (GIIC)
Website: https://thegiic.org
Email: info@thegiic.org