Global Peace Chain (GPC) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, security, and integrity of personal data belonging to all participants, partners, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. This Compliance Policy explains how GPC collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data in support of its mission to promote peace, leadership, and social development globally through its programs, summits, and certifications.
This policy is designed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, where applicable.
This Policy applies to:
● Participants registering for GPC programs, global peace summits, and leadership certifications
● Employees, contractors, mentors, and volunteers involved in GPC operations and program delivery
● Partners, sponsors, and affiliated organizations collaborating with GPC
● Visitors and users interacting with GPC through its website and digital platforms
This Policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored by Global Peace Chain, regardless of geographic location or method of collection
Global Peace Chain (GPC) may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
GPC processes personal data for the following purposes:
●Program Administration:To manage applications, registrations, participation, and communication
● Communication:To provide updates, notifications, certificates, and program-related information (including promotional content where consent is provided)
● Payment Processing: To securely process registration fees and financial transactions
● Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements
● Media & Outreach: To document, promote, and share the impact of programs and initiatives
Personal data is processed by Global Peace Chain on the following legal grounds:
● Consent:When individuals explicitly agree to the use of their data for specific purposes
● Contractual Necessity:To fulfill obligations related to program registration and participation
● Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
● Legitimate Interest: To improve programs, enhance user experience, and support organizational growth and impact
GPC implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
● Encryption:Securing sensitive data during storage and transmission
● Access Control:Limiting access to authorized personnel only
● Monitoring & Audits: Regular reviews to ensure compliance with data protection standards
● Data Retention: Retaining personal data only for as long as necessary for operational, legal, or administrative purposes
Subject to applicable laws, individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
● The right to access personal data held by Global Peace Chain
● The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
● The right to request deletion of personal data, where legally applicable
● The right to restrict or object to data processing under certain conditions
● The right to receive data in a structured and commonly used format
● The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
● The right to object to processing for marketing or legitimate interest purposes
Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Compliance Policy or data protection practices, please contact:
Global Peace Chain (GPC)
Email: outreach@globalpeacechain.org
Phone: +1 (929) 412-5845
