Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to the personal data collected, controlled and processed by Global Kokani Committees' Council (GKCC) ("we", "us", "our", "GKCC") website and services, including Membership, Job Portal, Vendor, Company Registration, and Events.

When we refer to "our website" or "this website" in this Privacy Notice, we mean the specific webpage of https://www.gkcc.world. By visiting this website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

About this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice describes the following:

  • The types of personal data we collect in our locations and through other ways described below
  • The purpose of collecting, why and how we collect and may process personal data and with whom we may share it
  • The measures we take to protect the security of the personal data we collect about you and/or which you provide to us, and retention and destruction of such personal data
  • Your rights and how you may exercise these rights

To Whom This Privacy Notice Applies

This Privacy Notice is directed to individuals who are recipients of our Website and services including Membership, Job Portal, Vendor, Company Registration, and Events.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, when we refer to:

"personal data", we mean any information in any form concerning an identified individual, or an individual who can, directly or indirectly, be identified by reference, in particular, to his or her name, personal identification number, or by reference to one or more factors specific to his or her physical, physiological, intellectual, cultural, economic, or social identity. In determining whether an individual is identifiable, all the means that the data controller or any other person uses or may have access to, should be taken into consideration.

"processing", we mean any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, including collecting, recording, organizing, classifying into groups, storing, adapting, altering, retrieving, using, disclosing by transmission, dissemination, transference or otherwise making available for others, or combining, blocking, erasing or destroying such personal data.

How Do We Collect Your Personal Data

We obtain personal data mainly through any information you provide directly to us through our Website and/or services, or which we otherwise have access to.

Below is a list of ways in which we collect your personal data.

  • Membership Registration: When you register as a GKCC member, update your membership profile, submit membership-related information, or use your membership credentials to access GKCC services.
  • Job Portal: When you register on or use the GKCC Job Portal, create or update your profile, upload your CV/resume, apply for job opportunities, or provide employment, educational, professional, or other related information.
  • Vendor Registration: When you register as a vendor, submit details about your business, products or services, contact persons, offers, discounts, or other information required for participation in GKCC vendor-related activities.
  • Company Registration: When you register a company or business on the GKCC platform, including information relating to the company, its representatives, contact details, business activities, products, services, or employment opportunities.
  • GKCC Programs and Activities: When you register for or participate in GKCC events, programs, initiatives, surveys, webinars, meetings, networking activities, or other services offered through the GKCC platform.
  • Communications with GKCC: When you contact or communicate with GKCC through the Website, email, forms, enquiries, feedback, support requests, or other communication channels.

How and Where We Share and Protect Your Personal Data

We at GKCC take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that the personal data is kept private and held securely.

How Long Do We Keep Your Information For?

We will hold your personal data on our systems for the longest of the following periods:

  • As long as it is necessary for the relevant activity or services
  • Any retention period that is required by law

What Are Your Rights?

Under certain circumstances, you may have different rights in relation to the personal data we hold about you. Please see the summary of your rights below:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right to have access
  • Right to request correction

For more information about your rights or if you wish to make a complaint, please contact us via:

Email address: globalkokanicc@gmail.com

Data Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to:

  • Prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered or disclosed (e.g., access control, network security, communication security etc.)
  • Deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and the Competent Authority of the breach where we are legally required to do so based on the requirements outlined in the law.

Do We Link to Other Websites?

Our website may contain links to and from third party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please make sure that you read their privacy policies before you submit any information to these websites. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for third party websites, or the policies included therein.

Compliance with Data Protection Laws

GKCC is committed to complying with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of local law. We ensure that our data processing activities are in line with legal requirements and that we take all necessary steps to protect your personal data and uphold your rights.

By aligning the Privacy Notice with PDPL, we seek to ensure transparency, and compliance with national data protection standards and regulations, providing reassurance to you about the handling of your personal data.

Update to This Privacy Notice

We may modify or amend this Privacy Notice from time to time at our discretion and any update will be binding on you.

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