1. Introduction
The World AI Governance (WAIG) Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry, LinkedIn profile
- Application Information: Resume/CV, professional experience, qualifications, areas of expertise
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), account preferences
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and correspondence
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process membership applications and registrations
- To communicate with you about our services, events, and updates
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To analyze usage patterns and trends
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
- To conduct research and analytics
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data
- Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Email service providers
- Hosting and cloud storage providers
- Analytics and marketing service providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your information
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve website functionality
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
13. Compliance with Data Protection Laws
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) - India
- Other applicable regional and national data protection regulations
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
WAIG Foundation
Data Protection Officer
GB-12, Ground Floor, Highland Corporate Centre
Kapurbawdi, Thane. (W), Maharashtra 400607
Email: info@waigfoundation.org
Phone: +91 96997 45141