Privacy Policy
The Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data from you:
- Full name
- Email address
- Job title
- Organization or affiliation
This information is typically collected when you:
- Submit a form through Social media, our website, or newsletters
- Subscribe to receive updates and resources
- Participate in our events or campaigns
- Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your personal information for the following purposes:
- To share resources, news, and updates about our work
- To invite you to relevant events and initiatives
- To improve the effectiveness of our communication and outreach
- To understand engagement and reach through analytics
- Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit your data, e.g., by filling out a lead form
- Legitimate interest: For communication and outreach related to our mission
- Compliance with legal obligations, when applicable
- Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
However, we may share it with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our communication and analytics systems, including:
- Mailchimp – for email marketing and distribution
- Google Analytics – for understanding website engagement
- Meta/LinkedIn – for running targeted ad campaigns and lead generation
These service providers are required to handle your information in accordance with their privacy policies and data protection laws.
- International Data Transfers
As a global initiative, we may process your data in countries outside of your own, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction.
When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information. These may include:
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with our third-party service providers
- Ensuring that providers are certified under frameworks such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
- Limiting data access to only what is necessary and ensuring secure storage practices
- Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 8).
- Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather anonymous analytics data. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communication at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
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- Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Global Alliance of Territorial Communities
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- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most current version will always be available at globalalliance.me/privacy
Please check back frequently to see any changes.
Last updated: June 2025
FAQ
Access & Control
Q: What personal data do you have about me?
We may have your name, email address, job title, and organization – only if you’ve shared it with us through a form, newsletter sign-up, or campaign.
Q: How did you get my information?
We only collect your information if you chose to share it – for example, by downloading a resource, subscribing to updates, or joining an event.
Q: Can I update or correct my personal information?
Absolutely! Just email us at email hidden; JavaScript is required, and we’ll gladly update your details.
Q: Can I delete my data from your system?
Yes. If you’d like us to remove your information, send us a message and we’ll process your request as soon as possible.
Use of Data
Q: How are you using my personal data?
We use your information to share resources, news, and event invitations related to climate action, Indigenous leadership, and territorial governance.
Q: Will you send me marketing emails?
We’ll only send updates you’ve asked to receive. No spam – just occasional emails to keep you in the loop about our work and opportunities to engage.
Q: Do you use my data for targeted advertising?
If you interacted with one of our ads (e.g., on LinkedIn), you might see more relevant content, but we don’t sell or misuse your data.
Data Sharing
Q: Do you share my information with third parties?
We don’t sell your data. We only work with trusted platforms (like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, or LinkedIn) to help manage communications and analytics.
Q: Which companies or platforms have access to my data?
Only a few secure platforms we use to send emails or track engagement, like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, or Meta/LinkedIn. They all have privacy policies in place.
Q: Do you sell my data to anyone?
Never. We respect your trust and never sell or trade personal data.
Security & Retention
Q: How do you keep my data secure?
We use secure tools and practices to store your data, and access is limited to authorized team members only.
Q: Where is my data stored?
Your data is stored securely on trusted platforms like Mailchimp or our website’s database.
Q: How long will you keep my data?
We’ll keep it only as long as necessary – or until you ask us to remove it. You’re always in control of your information.
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Contact us
General inquiries:
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Rainforest Foundations US is our fiscal sponsor. For any letters and parcels, please direct to:
Rainforest Foundation US
P.O. Box 26908
Brooklyn, NY 11202