Last Updated: 10/10/2024
At GWPAHub, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://gwpahub.com.
1. Collection of Personal Data We collect personal data that you provide to us directly when you:
- Register on our website, including your name, email address, and phone number.
- Sign up for newsletters, events, or memberships.
- Engage in transactions, including payments for subscriptions or services.
We may also collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, and browsing activity.
2. Use of Personal Data Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To process and manage your membership and event participation.
- To communicate with you about our services, updates, and upcoming events.
- To enhance and improve our website and services.
- To carry out research and analysis for community development.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing your personal data include:
- Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletters).
- Performance of a contract (e.g., providing services as part of your membership).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services).
4. Sharing of Personal Data We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as necessary for:
- Payment processing through secure payment providers.
- Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
- Protection of our rights, safety, or property, or those of our users.
5. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve your user experience. Cookies are small files stored in your browser that help us understand how you interact with our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your experience on the site.
7. Data Retention We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights Under the GDPR You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organisation.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@gwpahub.com.
9. International Data Transfers If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in line with GDPR requirements.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or to comply with legal requirements. Any changes will become effective upon posting the updated policy on our website.
11. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@gwpahub.com.