1. Who we are
The Global Ambassadors of Change Summit and Awards ("GACA Summit", "we", "us") is the organisation behind this website and event series. Contact: gacasummit@gmail.com.
2. What data we collect
- Information you submit through registration, nomination, voting and contact forms (name, email, country, organisation, message content, etc.).
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type and timestamps for security and abuse prevention.
- Cookies — essential cookies for site functionality and, with your consent, optional analytics cookies.
3. Why we use it
- To process your registration, nomination or vote.
- To respond to your enquiries.
- To send you event updates and confirmations relating to GACA Summit.
- To prevent fraud, spam and abuse.
4. Lawful basis (GDPR)
We process your data on the basis of your consent (forms you submit) and our legitimate interests (security, replying to your enquiry).
5. How we store and protect data
All form data is transmitted over HTTPS, stored in an access restricted encrypted database, and accessible only to authorised GACA team members. Passwords are never stored in plain text.
6. Sharing
We do not sell your data. We share only with service providers strictly required to operate the website (hosting, email delivery), under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
7. Your rights
You may request access, correction, deletion or export of your personal data, or withdraw consent, at any time by emailing gacasummit@gmail.com.
8. Retention
We keep submission data for as long as needed for the relevant event season plus a reasonable archive period, after which it is anonymised or deleted.
9. Changes
We may update this Policy. The latest version is always available on this page.