Privacy Policy
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited
Company Number: 13488181
1. Introduction
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited ("Global Impact Ambassadors", "GIA", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, subscribe to our communications, submit enquiries, or otherwise engage with us.
We process personal data in accordance with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Applicable international data protection laws where relevant
By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited
Company Number: 13488181
Email: privacy@global-impact-ambassadors.com
Website: www.global-impact-ambassadors.com
3. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company name
- Job title
- Postal address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Investor, partnership, and media enquiries
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Any information voluntarily provided in communications with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Website interaction data
- Cookie and tracking information
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Analytics providers
- Social media platforms
- Marketing partners
- Public business databases
- Event organisers and conference providers
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent — Where you have provided clear consent, such as for newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications, or optional cookies.
Contractual Necessity — To respond to enquiries, manage partnerships, discuss commercial opportunities, and facilitate business relationships.
Legitimate Interests — For website administration, business development, fraud prevention, security monitoring, improving user experience, and corporate communications.
Legal Obligations — To comply with regulatory requirements, tax obligations, corporate governance obligations, and law enforcement requests.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Respond to enquiries
- Manage business relationships
- Evaluate partnership opportunities
- Communicate with investors
- Provide newsletters and updates
- Improve website performance
- Monitor website security
- Conduct analytics and reporting
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
6. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by law or where consent has been provided, we may send company updates, newsletters, thought leadership content, investor communications, event invitations, and product and service updates.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in communications or by contacting us directly.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.
Essential Cookies — Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies — Used to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance.
Marketing Cookies — Used to support communication and engagement activities.
Users can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool. A separate Cookie Policy is available on our website.
8. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell personal data.
We may share information with:
Professional Service Providers — Including legal advisers, accountants, auditors, and compliance consultants.
Technology Providers — Including website hosting providers, email service providers, CRM platforms, cloud service providers, and analytics providers.
Regulatory Authorities — Where required by law or regulation.
All third-party processors are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
9. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may operate outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreements
- Adequacy Regulations
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Equivalent legal protections
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, disclosure, and alteration.
Measures may include encryption, secure hosting environments, access controls, security monitoring, and staff confidentiality obligations.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Retention periods may vary depending on legal obligations, regulatory requirements, contractual relationships, and business needs.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
12. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals have the following rights:
Right of Access — Request a copy of personal information held about you.
Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate information.
Right to Erasure — Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
Right to Restrict Processing — Request limits on processing activities.
Right to Data Portability — Receive personal data in a structured format.
Right to Object — Object to certain processing activities.
Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@global-impact-ambassadors.com
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
15. Complaints
If you have concerns regarding how your personal information is handled, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, United Kingdom
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.
17. Automated Decision-Making
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited does not currently use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. Should such technologies be introduced in the future, users will be informed and all applicable legal requirements under UK GDPR will be followed.
18. Personal Data Breaches
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited maintains procedures for identifying, investigating, and responding to personal data breaches.
Where a breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) without undue delay and, where legally required, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Affected individuals will also be notified where required by law.
19. Impact Platform Data
As part of our "Profit with Purpose" model, users may voluntarily interact with our Impact Platform and indicate preferences regarding charitable causes, social initiatives, or environmental projects.
Such information is used solely for facilitating user participation, producing aggregated impact reporting, improving platform functionality, and demonstrating transparency and accountability.
Unless explicitly stated, cause preferences are not used for marketing profiling and are reported in aggregated and anonymised formats wherever possible. No donation or impact preference data will be sold to third parties.
20. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Global Impact Ambassadors Limited
Email: privacy@global-impact-ambassadors.com
Website: www.global-impact-ambassadors.com
Company Number: 13488181
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