External Network
INTRODUCTION:
External to the GCVSI’s structure itself, there are varieties of opportunities for the organization to collaborate strategically in the international arena, as GCVSI could be reached through our different communication outlets which include emails, social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
PRIVACY POLICY:
GCVSI values the protection and confidentiality of your data. Therefore, we comply with applicable data privacy legislation about processing personal data.
What information do we collect and how do we use it?
GCVSI may collect the following information: name; contact information including email address; demographic information such as postcode and interests; as well as other information relevant to the membership process and accreditation application.
We require this information to provide services to our members and manage applications for accreditation, and for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping;
- improvement of our services;
- Sending periodic emails containing information which we think you may find interesting, using the email address that you have provided.
We will use your data only for the purpose(s) for which you have given permission. We only share membership information with our Saver providing Company with whom we signed a Data Processing Agreement protecting our members from any abusive uses. Personal data is processed for the strict purpose of distributing GCVSI’s official journal, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
We will not sell, rent, loan, trade or lease any personal information collected online or offline.
How can you withdraw consent to be emailed or unsubscribe from receiving emails?
If you wish to stop receiving emails from GCVSI, you may do so by clicking the “unsubscribe’’ link at the bottom of any email. You can also contact us by email at gcvsi.org@gmail.com or info@gcvsi.org
If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information while becoming a member or applying for anything on our platforms, you may change your mind at any time by emailing us at gcvsi.org@gmail.com or info@gcvsi.org.org
What about access to information and data rectification?
You have at any time the right of access, modification, correction, and removal of your data that has been collected in our database and can implement these rights by contacting www.gvcare.org. You may also write to us to request a copy of the information that GCVSI has about you.
How does the GCVSI collect personal data?
GCVSI only collects personal data that you give us yourself when you create an account on our website, or any of our platforms while becoming a member or applying for volunteering positions.
What personal data does GCVSI process?
GCVSI only processes the personal data needed to provide services to our member volunteers and beneficiaries during our service provision activities. If you just create an account without becoming a member or applying for a volunteering position, we will not use your data (login and email address).
When and why does GCVSI process personal data? GCVSI only processes data if you have explicitly given your permission for this
How does GCVSI treat personal data?
Your data are used with the sole purpose of providing services to our members and volunteers as well as our beneficiaries. We only share membership and volunteer information with our server providers whom we signed a Data Processing Agreement protecting our members from any abusive uses. Personal data is processed for the strict purpose of distributing GCVSI’s official journal, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention articles, as well as organization news.
Where and for how long does GCVSI keep personal data?
We digitally store our data in our content management system, which is physically located in the USA.
We use MailChimp as our marketing automation platform. Only your email will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing by their Privacy Policy (link is external) and Terms (link is external).
If you become a member or apply for a volunteering position, we will keep your data for life until you make a formal request for the removal of your membership or volunteering information. GCVSI may also decide to collect some data in an aggregated form over a longer period to evaluate and adjust its activities (e.g. website visitors, newsletter opening track record). This data will be stored for life.
For security, both our website and content management system have security technologies and measures, which are periodically reviewed and updated if necessary.
Does GCVSI keep my data safe?
Your data is processed securely. We also use various security technologies and measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, loss, or publication. These technologies and measures are periodically reviewed and updated if necessary.
Error! Filename not specified. What can I do about my data?
If you want to update any of your contact details, you can do so by emailing info@gcvsi.org, support@gcvsi.org or gcvsi.org@gmail.com. You have the right to be ‘forgotten’. To request this and have your data completely erased, please contact info@gcvsi.org or gcvsi.org@gmail.com
If you feel that your data has been handled incorrectly, you can submit a complaint to relevant law enforcement agencies.
How do we use cookies?
A cookie is a small file that asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. By continuing to use this site you agree to a file being added. This site uses cookies to anonymously analyses web traffic and to allow users to log into the member and volunteering areas.
Error! Filename not specified. We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to visitors’ needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
What about links to other websites?
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.