1. Introduction
Global Womens Connextions™ Network respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect, how we use that information, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with GWC, we may collect information including:
- Full name and contact information.
- Email address and telephone number.
- Membership and account information.
- Information submitted through registration and contact forms.
- Information provided when applying to become a member or supporter.
- Partnership and participation information.
- Technical information required for website operation and security.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Process membership applications.
- Manage supporter registrations.
- Respond to enquiries and requests.
- Communicate important information relating to GWC services.
- Provide programmes, opportunities and community services.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Maintain website security.
- Prevent fraud, abuse or unauthorized use.
4. Membership and Account Information
If you register as a GWC member or supporter, certain information will be required to create and manage your account.
You are responsible for ensuring that information provided during registration is accurate and up to date.
You should also keep your login credentials confidential and notify GWC if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
5. Cookies and Sessions
Our website may use cookies, sessions and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality.
These technologies may be used to maintain secure login sessions, remember certain preferences and improve the functionality and security of the website.
6. Payment Information
Where payments, donations, memberships or other financial contributions are processed, payment information may be handled by the relevant payment service provider.
GWC does not intentionally store sensitive payment credentials such as complete card numbers or payment passwords on our website unless specifically required and appropriately secured for the relevant service.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse or destruction.
These measures may include secure account authentication, access controls, password protection and appropriate database security.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Sharing of Information
Global Womens Connextions™ Network does not intend to sell your personal information.
Information may be shared where reasonably necessary to provide requested services, operate the website, process transactions, comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of GWC and its users.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for functions such as hosting, payment processing, communication, analytics, security or other technical services.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable terms.
10. Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, comply with legal requirements and protect our legitimate interests.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning the personal information we hold about you.
You may contact GWC if you would like to ask questions about your information, request corrections, or raise a privacy concern.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal authorization.
13. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, organizations or services.
GWC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of websites operated by third parties.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page together with the relevant update date.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact Global Womens Connextions™ Network.
Have a privacy question?
Our team is available to respond to questions concerning your personal information and privacy. Visit our Contact Us page to get in touch with GWC.