General Data Protection Regulation

Introduction


Global Investors Network (GIN) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. This GDPR policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect personal data in accordance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


Scope

This policy applies to all users of the GIN Portal, including investors, fundraisers, and other stakeholders.


Data Collection

We collect personal data from users when they:

  • • Register for an account on the GIN Portal
  • • Fill out forms or surveys on the portal
  • • Contact us via email or phone
  • • Use our services or features

Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • • To provide and improve our services
  • • To communicate with users
  • • To comply with legal obligations
  • • To detect and prevent fraud

Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following data protection principles:

  • • Transparency: We clearly inform users about our data collection and processing practices.
  • • Fairness: We process personal data fairly and lawfully.
  • • Purpose limitation: We only collect and process personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
  • • Data minimization: We only collect and process the minimum amount of personal data necessary.
  • • Accuracy: We ensure personal data is accurate and up-to-date.
  • • Storage limitation: We only store personal data for as long as necessary.
  • • Integrity and confidentiality: We ensure personal data is secure and protected against unauthorized access.
  • • Accountability: We are accountable for our data processing practices.

User Rights

Users have the following rights:

  • • Right to access their personal data
  • • Right to rectify inaccurate personal data
  • • Right to erase personal data (right to be forgotten)
  • • Right to restrict processing of personal data
  • • Right to data portability
  • • Right to object to processing of personal data

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and protection of personal data.


Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the relevant authorities within 72 hours.


Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our GDPR policy, please contact us at support@gin.com.


Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes.


Effective Date

This policy is effective as of 2024-08-31.