GCIEM Canada is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, partners, and members. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data and how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related privacy laws.
Under the GDPR, we ensure:
Lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data.
Minimal data collection — only what’s necessary for the purpose.
Purpose limitation — data is used only for stated, legal reasons.
Data accuracy and integrity are maintained at all times.
Storage limitation — data is retained only as long as necessary.
Data security through technical and organizational safeguards.
Rights of individuals — access, correction, erasure, objection, and data portability.
We process personal data such as name, email, organization, and professional details when you register, become a member, apply to our programmes, or attend events.
We use cookies to:
Improve user experience and website functionality
Analyze website traffic using Google Analytics and similar tools
Store your preferences and session information
Deliver relevant content and optimize our services
Essential Cookies: Enable basic site functionality and security.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve usability.
Third-party Cookies: Set by external services like YouTube or social media plugins.
Note: We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent.
You may:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage preferences through the cookie settings panel
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.
You have the right to:
Request access to your data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data deletion
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
For any GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
📧 Email: privacy@gciem.org
📍 Data Protection Officer: GCIEM Canada, [Insert Address]
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified via email.
Last updated: 14th June, 2025