We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and securely.
1. Introduction
Global Trust Accreditation Forum (“GTAF”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, communicate with us, submit applications or enquiries, or otherwise interact with our services.
This Privacy Policy explains how GTAF may collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal information in connection with the GTAF website and related accreditation activities.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to personal information processed through the GTAF website, online forms, accreditation enquiries, applications, communications, complaints, appeals, whistleblower reports and other interactions with GTAF.
3. Information We Collect
Information provided directly by you
Depending on your interaction with GTAF, we may receive your name, job title, organization, country, city, address, email address, telephone number, accreditation-related information, correspondence and other information you choose to provide.
Application and accreditation information
Organizations seeking accreditation may provide information required to assess an application, communicate with the organization, arrange assessments, maintain accreditation records and perform related administrative or technical activities.
Forms and technical information
Information may also be submitted through contact, complaint, appeal and whistleblower forms. Limited technical information may be collected automatically when the website is used, subject to applicable settings and consent requirements.
4. How We Use Information
GTAF may use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries and requests;
- process and manage accreditation applications;
- plan and administer assessments;
- maintain accreditation and organizational records;
- handle complaints, appeals and whistleblower reports;
- communicate with relevant stakeholders;
- operate, secure and improve the website and services;
- prevent fraud, misuse and unauthorized access; and
- meet legal, contractual, regulatory or procedural obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis, GTAF may rely on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interests, or another lawful basis recognized by applicable law.
6. Forms, Applications, Complaints, Appeals & Whistleblower Reports
Information submitted through GTAF forms is used for the specific purpose for which it was provided and for related administrative, assessment, investigation or governance activities.
Submitters should provide only information that is relevant and that they are authorized to disclose. Confidentiality may be subject to legal, investigation and due-process requirements.
9. International Data Transfers
GTAF may operate or engage service providers across different countries. Where personal information is transferred across borders, GTAF will seek to apply appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection requirements.
10. Data Security
GTAF takes reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction.
11. Data Retention
GTAF retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, accreditation and governance records, dispute resolution, legal obligations and legitimate business requirements.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection to certain processing, or withdrawal of consent. GTAF may need to verify identity before responding.
13. Third-Party Websites & Services
The GTAF website may contain links to external websites or services. Those third parties operate under their own privacy practices and policies. GTAF is not responsible for websites it does not control.
14. Children’s Privacy
GTAF’s services and accreditation activities are intended primarily for organizations and professional stakeholders. The website is not directed specifically to children.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
GTAF may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in services, website functionality, legal requirements or privacy practices. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
16. Contact GTAF
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please use the official GTAF contact channels.
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