Introduction
1. Introduction
GSF Global Advisors (hereinafter 'GSF', 'we', 'us' or 'our') is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website www.gsf-global.org. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable international regulations, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and local data protection laws.
Data Controller
GSF Global Advisors
Website: www.gsf-global.org
For any questions relating to this policy, you may contact us via the contact form available on our website.
Data Collected
We collect the following categories of data:
Via Contact Form
- Full Name
- Email adress
- Phone number (if provided)
- Subject and content of your message
Via the newsletter form:
- Email adress
- Name (if provided)
Via cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Traffic source (referrer)
Purposes of Processing
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to your contact and information requests
- Sending you our newsletter if you have subscribed
- Analysing website usage to improve our services
- Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of your data is based on the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent (newsletter, analytical cookies)
- GSF's legitimate interests (responding to contact requests)
- Compliance with applicable legal obligations
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time via the consent banner displayed on your first visit.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function
- Analytical cookies: audience measurement (e.g. Google Analytics)
You may disable analytical cookies without affecting the website's functionality.
7. Data Sharing
GSF Global Advisors does not sell, rent or transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Your data may only be shared with:
- Our technical service providers (hosting, emailing tools) in connection with the performance of their services
- Competent authorities when required by law
All our service providers are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
8. Retention Period
- Contact form data: 3 years from the last exchange
- Newsletter data: until unsubscription + 1 year
- Analytical data: maximum 26 months
9. Your Rights
In accordance with applicable regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact form at www.gsf-global.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Data Security
GSF Global Advisors implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, disclosure or alteration. Our website uses HTTPS protocol to secure data exchanges.
11. International Transfers
As part of our international activities, certain data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Such transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions) in accordance with applicable regulations.
12. Policy Updates
GSF Global Advisors reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. The version in force is the one published on the website with the update date indicated in the header. We encourage you to check this page regularly.
13. Contact
For any questions, complaints or to exercise your rights regarding the protection of your personal data, please contact us via the form available at: www.gsf-global.org
