Privacy Policy - Global Council for Protective, Emergency & Security Sciences (GCPESS)

Version v1.0 – Effective December 19, 2025

The Global Council for Protective, Emergency & Security Sciences (GCPESS) provides this Privacy Policy to describe data processing practices for this website.

1. Data Collected

GCPESS collects minimal data:

Basic contact information (name, email, institution) from inquiries.

Site usage data (IP address, browser type, visit timestamps) via analytics tools.

No student data, emergency records, or sensitive personal information is collected or processed.

2. Purpose of Processing

Data is used solely for:

Accreditation administration and evaluation.

Communication with applicant or accredited institutions.

Website operation and security.

3. Data Sharing

Data is not sold, rented, or shared for marketing. Sharing is limited to:

Service providers (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality.

Legal authorities if required by law.

4. International Processing

Data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions (including USA). Appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses) ensure protection.

5. User Rights

Individuals may request:

Access to data.

Correction of inaccuracies.

Deletion where permitted.

Requests to privacy@gcpess.org. Response within 30 days.

6. Retention

Data retained only as required for regulatory integrity and legal compliance. Deleted when no longer needed.