Effective Date: 5/8/2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Global Ties U.S. (“Global Ties U.S.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) processes personal information of individuals who interact with us, including when you visit our website at https://www.globaltiesus.org, participate in our programs or events, make a donation, apply for employment, or otherwise engage with us.
This Policy applies to individuals located in the United States and internationally.
Information We Collect
Global Ties U.S. collects personal information, defined as information relating to an identified or identifiable person, directly from you and, in limited cases, automatically through your use of our website.
Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with Global Ties U.S., we may collect:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
- Professional and demographic information (such as organization, occupation, country of citizenship or residence)
- Application, registration, and participation information for programs, events, and exchanges (such as citizenship and passport information, date and place of birth, and where required, insurance or health‑related documentation)
- Donation and payment information (such as payment card or financial account information)
- Employment or internship application information
- Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address and general location
- Browser and device information
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and referring websites
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Information
When necessary, we may use personal information to provide services to you or to respond to your inquiries concerning our products and services. This includes:
- Administering exchange programs, events, and professional development activities
- Conducting hiring and human resource functions
- Communicating with participants, partners, donors, and stakeholders
- Processing donations, registrations, and applications
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Maintaining the security and functionality of our systems and website
We do not sell your personal information or use it for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
We do not use automatic decision-making or engage in automated profiling.
We may use telephone or messaging services to communicate with individuals in connection with our programs and operations. We do not use text messaging for marketing campaigns, and we do not share mobile phone information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
How We Share Information
We may share personal information in limited circumstances, including with:
- Program partners, including U.S. federal agencies and government entities where required to administer exchange programs or comply with law
- Service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, database platforms, event registration and management platforms, email distribution services, and IT support
- Affiliates that provide services on our behalf (such as travel, housing, transportation, and hotel vendors; program funders; and selection committees)
We may also share personal information:
- When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Global Ties U.S. or others
We require service providers to handle personal information in a manner consistent with this Policy and applicable law.
We may share information that has been anonymized or aggregated without limitation.
Transfers of Personal Data
Because Global Ties U.S. operates internationally, personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards to support international data transfers, including contractual protections.
Your Privacy Rights
Rights of U.S. Residents
Depending on where you live, U.S. state privacy laws may provide you with rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Limit or object to certain processing of personal information
- Appeal our decision regarding a privacy request, where applicable
Global Ties U.S. does not sell personal information or share it for targeted advertising purposes.
Rights of EU and UK Residents
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
How to Exercise Your Rights
You may submit privacy requests by contacting us at: Operations@GlobalTiesUS.org.
We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may provide links to external websites operated by third parties, including program partners and service providers. Global Ties U.S. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy notices of any third-party sites you visit.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analytics, and security. You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
Where applicable, we recognize browser‑based opt‑out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC). Because we do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising, such signals primarily affect analytics and other non‑essential tracking.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Information
Global Ties U.S. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 through our website. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised. Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact
Questions or permission requests should be sent to: Operations@GlobalTiesUS.org.