Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01 Jan 2025

Overview

The Global AI Trust Alliance ("GAITA", "we", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with our websites, newsletters, events, and membership activities (collectively, the "Services").

Scope

This policy applies when you access GAITA websites or interact with us. It does not cover third‑party websites or services that we do not control.

Information We Collect

• Contact information you provide (for example name, email address, organization, role) when you submit forms, subscribe, or correspond with us.
• Usage and device information including pages visited, links clicked, referrer, timestamp, IP address, and browser/OS—collected via cookies or similar technologies for analytics and security.
• Membership and event information such as areas of interest, working‑group preferences, and attendance details when you apply or participate.

How We Use Information

• Respond to inquiries, provide resources, and process membership applications.
• Operate, secure, and improve our websites and Services.
• Send administrative messages and updates you request (you can opt out at any time).
• Plan governance activities, working groups, and events relevant to your stated interests.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK)

Where applicable, we rely on consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (such as website security and improving our Services), and compliance with legal obligations.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers who process it on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics), subject to confidentiality and data‑processing agreements. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect GAITA, our members, or the public.

International Transfers

If information is transferred across borders, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your data consistent with applicable law.

Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize data.

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, as well as portability and the right to object or withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@gaita.org.

Children

Our Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above reflects the latest revision. Significant changes will be communicated on this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to privacy@gaita.org.