PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 10, 2026

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

The Global Directory of Genetics/Genomics Professionals ("GDGG," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you register for or use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account & Profile Data: Name, professional title, credentials/certifications, institutional or practice affiliation, specialty, work address, business email, and spoken languages.

  • Verification Data: Documents or details submitted to confirm your active professional status (e.g., license numbers, institutional directory links, professional association IDs).

  • Usage Data: Standard log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and login timestamps to maintain platform security.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To verify your eligibility for directory membership.

  • To display your profile details on the interactive member map according to your chosen visibility settings.

  • To enable verified peer-to-peer communication within the network.

  • To send administrative updates, account alerts, and essential directory communications.

3. Data Sharing & Visibility

  • Peer-to-Peer Access: Profile details are accessible only to verified members who are logged into the platform. Public visitors cannot view individual profile details.

  • Control: You retain full control over which optional details appear on the directory map via your profile settings.

  • Third Parties: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating the platform under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security & Retention We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or scraping. We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide directory services.

5. Your Rights You have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights or request account closure, contact us at contact@globalgeneticsdirectory.org.