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Privacy Policy

Global Distributors Association

Effective Date: 14/01/2026

 

Global Distributors Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you access our website, engage with our services, or communicate with us internationally.

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1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website

  • Members, partners, and subscribers

  • Individuals who communicate with us via email or online forms

It applies globally, including users located in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, and other international jurisdictions.

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2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Telephone number

  • Organisation or business details

  • Membership or enquiry information

  • Any other information you choose to submit

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b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system information

  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

  • General geographic location (country or region level)

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the EU or UK, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services or membership

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our association and website

  • Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Responding to enquiries and communications

  • Managing memberships and association activities

  • Providing updates, announcements, or educational information (with consent)

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our website

  • Ensuring security and preventing misuse

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.

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5. International Data Transfers

As a global organisation, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required by law, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses

  • Data protection agreements

  • Secure data handling practices

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6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share personal information only:

  • With trusted service providers who support website hosting, communications, or administration

  • Where required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To protect our rights, users, or the public

All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for authorised purposes.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse traffic and usage trends

  • Enhance user experience

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, consent will be obtained before placing non-essential cookies.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

a. General Rights (International)

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

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b. GDPR Rights (EU/UK)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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c. CCPA/CPRA Rights (California, USA)

  • Know what personal data is collected

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

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10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or misuse

  • Alteration or disclosure

No system is completely secure, but we take data protection seriously and continuously review our safeguards.

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11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, it will be promptly removed.

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12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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14. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Global Distributors Association
5110 Spring Ranch Road
TX, 78070
United States

📧 Email: GlobalDistributorsAssociation@gmail.com

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