At Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID), we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information. The following policies outline how we collect, use, and protect your information to promote transparency and build trust with our stakeholders. This privacy policy is effective upon posting, and any changes will be reflected here as soon as they are made.
At GAID, we prioritize your privacy and the security of your personal information. Our web servers automatically collect non-identifying information during visits to gaid.org to help us understand website usage and enhance the user experience. This non-identifying information includes cookies to track session usage and IP addresses to analyze internet domains and monitor the time spent on our website.
We also collect personal information when you engage with us online or offline, which may include your name, contact details, and other relevant data. This collection occurs in various circumstances, such as:
• Account Registration: When you register for an account on our website or any associated campaign.
• Email Subscriptions: When you sign up to receive our email newsletters.
• Surveys: When you participate in surveys or provide feedback.
• Donations: When you submit a donation online or send us a donation by check or wire.
• Event Registration: When you register for and participate in our programs, activities, initiatives, and events.
• Information Requests: When you request information or assistance from us.
• Contracts and Invoices: When you enter into an agreement or contract with us, or when you submit an invoice for goods or services.
• Social Media Engagement: When you interact with us through social media or peer-to-peer platforms.
• Online Communities: When you participate in any online communities we host.
• Account Verification: When you provide information for the verification of your account.
• Legal Investigations: In conjunction with any investigations related to violations of the law or our website's terms and conditions.
• User Communication: When you communicate with us through the website or submit user-generated content on any permissible section of the site.
• Other Voluntary Submissions: When you provide personal information in any other context on our website where such information is explicitly requested.
Information collected online is securely transmitted using encryption technologies, while offline information is gathered through methods such as physical registration forms and postal correspondence. We are dedicated to ensuring that all personal information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, in certain cases, we may share non-identifiable or aggregated data with trusted partners to further our mission of promoting ICT development globally. If you provide financial support to GAID, we ensure that your data is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
You may also request to opt-out of specific types of communications or sharing of information. To do so, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and specify in the subject line “Data Sharing Opt-Out” along with your name, email, or postal address, depending on how you engaged with our platform.
GAID strictly adheres to international data protection laws, including GDPR and other relevant standards. We respect your right to privacy and offer mechanisms for you to exercise control over how your data is used, including the right to opt-out of data collection, request access to your personal data, or request deletion of your data from our systems.
Our email communication complies with anti-spam regulations, and all correspondence includes clear options for recipients to unsubscribe or opt out. We promptly process all requests to be removed from mailing lists or databases.
GAID uses cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior on our website and improve the functionality and performance of gaid.org. We may also use cookies for targeted advertising and to analyze website traffic. Data collected for advertising purposes is anonymized, and individual user identities cannot be determined by third-party vendors. This information helps us assess the impact of our outreach efforts.
We use vetted third-party platforms to store this data securely and comply with all relevant privacy regulations. These platforms ensure that any personal data collected is gathered with consent and anonymized where necessary.
Questions and Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Global Alliance for ICT and Development
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Last Updated: 25.09.2024
