Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 15, 2024
Welcome to the website of the Global Friendship City Association (GFCA).Â
GFCA is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect when you visit our website and how we use, disclose, and protect that information.
1. Information We Collect:
   – Personal Information: When you visit our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or registering for events.
   – Usage Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This information helps us analyze trends, improve our website, and enhance your user experience.
2. Use of Information:
   – We use the personal information you provide to respond to your inquiries, process your registrations for events, and communicate with you about GFCA news, events, and opportunities.
   – We may use usage information to monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our website, identify and address technical issues, and enhance the security of our website.
3. Disclosure of Information:
   – We may disclose personal information to our trusted partners, service providers, and affiliates who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or providing services to you, provided that they agree to keep this information confidential.
   – We may also disclose personal information when required by law or in response to legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
4. Data Security:
 – We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
   – However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Third-Party Links:
   – Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources that are not operated or controlled by GFCA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
6. Children's Privacy:
   – Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. Updates to Privacy Policy:
   – We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on our website. Your continued use of our website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us:
 – If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices,Â
please write to us at:
Global Friendship City Association
4125 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Suite 164
Danville, CA 94506
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