The Center for Global Dialogue and Leadership (hereinafter referred to as “CGDL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide when visiting our website (www.thecgdl.org), subscribing to our mailing list, registering for events, or engaging with our programs and services.

Automatically-Collected Data

We, along with our service providers, utilize various technologies to collect data automatically about your interactions with our website. This automatically-collected data is used to enhance our operational capabilities, such as administering and improving the website, ensuring its functionality, and tailoring your experience with CGDL.

The technologies we employ to collect this data may include, but are not limited to:

• Log Files: These files gather details such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, geographic locations, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), referring/exit pages, operating systems, date and time stamps, and clickstream data.
• Cookies: We use both persistent and session cookies to store your preferences, enhance website functionality, and personalize your browsing experience.
• Flash Cookies (or Local Stored Objects): These are used to store data related to your preferences and activities, which may not be managed by the same browser settings as standard cookies.
• Web Beacons: Embedded within our website or HTML-based emails, web beacons help us analyze website usage and measure the effectiveness of our electronic communications. If you prefer to receive newsletters without such technologies, you may request text-only versions.

If you make a payment for products or services on our website, the payment details you provide will be securely transmitted directly to our third-party payment processors via a secured connection.

Your browser may offer tools to reject or delete cookies. However, rejecting cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website. Even if you disable cookies, we may continue to collect data automatically through other technologies to improve your experience.

CGDL may also work with service providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about your online activities and website usage patterns. To learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, as well as the options available to manage your preferences, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Children Under the Age of 13

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. CGDL does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at info@thecgdl.org, and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Communications from CGDL and Your Choices

If you provide your contact information, CGDL may use it to send newsletters, program updates, event invitations, or promotional materials.

Choice/Opt-out:

• Newsletters and Promotional Communications: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails by following the instructions included in the communication.
• Donations: If you prefer not to receive donation-related emails, you may opt out by contacting us at info@thecgdl.org.

Even if you opt out of promotional communications, CGDL may still send you important updates related to your participation in our programs or services.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

CGDL may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

1. Aggregate Information: We may share non-identifiable, aggregated data with partners or sponsors for research, reporting, or program improvement purposes.
2. Service Providers: Personal information may be shared with contractors, agents, or service providers who assist us in delivering our programs and services. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your data for the purposes outlined by CGDL.
3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of CGDL, its users, or others.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may include links to external websites not owned or controlled by CGDL. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Correcting or Updating Personal Information

If you wish to correct, update, or deactivate your personal information, please contact us at info@thecgdl.org. We will process your request promptly, subject to verification of your identity.

Security

CGDL takes the security of your personal information seriously. We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

CGDL reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be indicated at the bottom of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@thecgdl.org
🌐 Website: www.thecgdl.org

By using our website or engaging with CGDL programs, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.