Privacy Policy for Global AI Community

Effective Date: December 2018
Last Updated: 13 November 2024

Welcome to Privacy Policy for Global AI Community! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and other relevant privacy laws in various regions. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide a customized experience for our community members. The types of data we collect may include:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, username, and password.
Contact Information: Email address and social media handles.
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our community (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
Technical Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, and usage logs.
Content Data: Contributions you make to forums, discussions, or posts within the community.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used to:

Facilitate your membership and engagement in the community.
Provide personalized services and notifications.
Improve our community features and troubleshoot issues.
Conduct analytics to better understand member preferences.
Send updates, newsletters, or promotional content with your consent.

For members in the EU, our legal bases for processing your data include:

Consent: For marketing and promotional materials, we will seek your consent before contacting you.
Contractual Obligations: To manage your account and provide community services.
Legitimate Interests: To improve the community experience, we may analyze usage data.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process data to meet regulatory requirements.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request access to your data.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restriction: You can ask us to limit data processing.
Right to Object: You can object to data processing in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured format.

California Residents (CCPA)

Right to Know: You may request information on data collected, sources, and purposes.
Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).
Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to face discrimination if you exercise your privacy rights.

Other Regions

Members from other regions may have similar rights under applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Singapore and Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hq@globalai.community.

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

Service Providers: To help us operate our community (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
Legal Requirements: If required by law or for security purposes.
Community Partners: With your consent, we may share information with partners for co-hosted events or resources.

6. International Data Transfers

Given the global nature of our community, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure adequate protections are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU residents, and abide by relevant laws in different regions.

7. Data Security

We implement measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For community members who wish to delete their account, we will retain data only as required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our community is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hq@globalai.community
Address: Dennenhorst 3, 3972 GL, Driebergen, The Netherlands