privacy policy
Privacy Policy for Website and Email Communications
Effective Date: 14th March 2025
1. Introduction
Global Peering Forum (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information you provide when using our website or communicating with us.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit our website or communicate with us via email, we may collect the following information:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and any other contact details you provide.
- The content of your emails, including any attachments.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
- Any personal information you voluntarily submit through forms on our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through our website and email communication to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Process event registrations, and service requests.
- Improve our website, services, and communications.
- Send newsletters, updates, and other relevant communications.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers assisting with website hosting, payment processing, and email communications.
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
- Partners or affiliates strictly for mission-related activities (with appropriate safeguards in place).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, email is not always a secure means of communication, and we encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive information via email.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@globalpeeringforum.org.
8. Retention of Data
We retain email communications and website-related data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our website, or our email practices, please contact us at:
Global Peering Forum Inc
info@globalpeeringforum.org
1925 Grand Ave. #127. Billings, MT 59102