Privacy Policy for the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA)
1. Introduction
The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters and visitors to our website. This privacy policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.
2. Data Collection
GECA collects personal data when you subscribe to our newsletter or express interest in supporting our initiatives. The types of personal data we collect include:
- Your email address
- Your name (optional, if provided)
3. Use of Data
The personal data collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Sending newsletters and updates about GECA’s activities and initiatives.
- Communicating important information related to equity crowdfunding and events.
- Any other purposes are explicitly agreed upon at the time of data collection.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
GECA processes your personal data based on your consent, which is freely given by opting into our newsletter service. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email communication or contacting us directly at contact@thegeca.org
5. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. This includes using secure communication channels such as SSL for data transmission.
6. Data Sharing and Transfer
GECA does not share or sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with service providers who assist us in our operations, under strict data processing agreements that comply with GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights related to your personal data:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
- The right to erase your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
- The right to restrict processing under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing, in particular to data processing for direct marketing purposes.
- The right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data for your own purposes across different services.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thegeca.org
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website or by sending a notification directly to you.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or data processing, please contact us at:
Email: contact@thegeca.org
Address: Suite 2C, 2/2-12 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia
This privacy policy is effective as of 3/5/2024
