The Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website, membership activities, events, and other organizational operations.
GOPAC was founded in October 2002 following a global conference in Ottawa, Canada, and became a not-for-profit organization under Canadian law in 2003. As an international network of parliamentarians dedicated to combating corruption and promoting good governance, GOPAC upholds the highest standards of transparency and accountability, including in its data practices.
We may collect the following types of information:
Communications Data:
Records of correspondence or inquiries you make through our website, email, or social media platforms.
Personal Information:
Such as your name, title, email address, mailing address, phone number, and country of residence — typically when you register for membership, subscribe to newsletters, attend events, or contact us.
Professional Information:
Including your current or former parliamentary affiliation, professional role, and areas of interest in governance or anti-corruption initiatives.
Technical Information:
Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent) through cookies and analytics tools.
GOPAC uses your information for the following purposes:
To comply with applicable legal obligations under Canadian and international laws.
To manage membership records and communications.
To send newsletters, updates, and invitations to events or programs.
To improve our website, services, and member experience.
To fulfill our mission of promoting transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures through international collaboration.
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