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GCTI Foundation Privacy Policy

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The GCTI Foundation (“GCTI Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Oregon, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a responsible, transparent, and lawful manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you:

Visit or use our website: GCTI Foundation (the “Site”)
Interact with us as a donor, partner, volunteer, student, or program participant
Subscribe to our communications or register for events

This Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

1. Who We Are

GCTI Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Address: 850 S 5th Street, Central Point, Oregon, USA. 97502

The GCTI Foundation is a public charity that supports education, research, scholarships, and community resilience programs related to security and counter-terrorism in the public interest. The Foundation is distinct from any related for-profit entities (such as GCTI LLC, MTI Holdings, DTM Technologies Inc.), and donor or website user data is not shared with those entities for their independent marketing or commercial purposes.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our Site and related online forms, as well as information you voluntarily provide to us offline that is entered into our systems (for example, donor records or application forms).

It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that we do not control, even if they are linked from our Site.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

Information you provide directly
Information collected automatically through your use of the Site
Information we receive from third parties (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:

a. Donations and Payments
When you make a donation or payment (such as registration fees or event tickets), we may collect:

Name
Contact information (email, mailing address, phone number)
Donation amount and preferences (e.g., restricted funds, in memory of)
Billing address
Limited payment-related information (e.g., last 4 digits of a card)

Payment card details are typically processed by third-party payment processors and are not stored in full by the GCTI Foundation.

b. Contact Forms and Email Inquiries
When you contact us through forms or email, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Organization or affiliation (if provided)
Subject and content of your message
Any other information you choose to provide

c. Newsletter Subscriptions and Updates
When you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address
Communication preferences

d. Applications (Scholarships, Grants, Programs)
If you apply for scholarships, grants, or program participation, we may collect:

Name and contact details
Educational or professional background
Application materials (essays, statements, CVs, references)
Demographic information you choose to provide (where relevant and lawful)

e. Account Registration (If Enabled)
If our Site allows user accounts, we may collect:

Username and password
Name and contact information
Profile information you choose to provide

f. Comments

GCTI FOUNDATION PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 11/28/2025

The GCTI Foundation (“GCTI Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Oregon, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a responsible, transparent, and lawful manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use or interact with our website, gctifoundation.org (the “Site”), or otherwise engage with us online.

This Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult your own legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

WHO WE ARE

GCTI Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Address: 850 S 5th Street, Central Point, Oregon, USA. 97502

The GCTI Foundation is a public charity that supports education, research, scholarships, and community resilience programs related to security and counter-terrorism in the public interest. The Foundation is distinct from any related for-profit entities (such as GCTI LLC, MTI Holdings, or DTM Technologies Inc.), and personal data collected through this Site is not shared with those entities for their independent marketing or commercial purposes.

SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, online forms, and related digital services linked to gctifoundation.org. It also applies to certain offline interactions (such as donor information or application forms) that are entered into our systems.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that we do not control, even if they are linked from our Site.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in three primary ways:
(1) information you provide to us,
(2) information we collect automatically through your use of the Site, and
(3) information we receive from third parties.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

a) Make a donation or payment
– Name
– Contact information (email address, mailing address, phone number)
– Donation amount, date, and preferences (e.g., purpose, dedication)
– Billing address
– Limited payment-related data (e.g., last 4 digits of credit card)

Full payment card details are typically processed by our third-party payment processors and are not stored in full by the GCTI Foundation.

b) Contact us or request information
– Name
– Email address
– Organization or affiliation (if provided)
– Content of your message and any information you choose to include

c) Subscribe to newsletters or updates
– Name (if provided)
– Email address
– Communication preferences

d) Apply for scholarships, grants, or programs
– Name and contact details
– Educational, professional, or background information
– Application materials (such as essays, statements, CVs, references)
– Any additional information you choose to share and that is requested on the application forms

e) Create an account or log in (if account functionality is enabled)
– Username and password
– Contact details
– Any profile information you choose to provide

f) Leave comments

GCTI FOUNDATION PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: [Insert Date]

The GCTI Foundation (“GCTI Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Oregon, United States. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling all personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit or interact with our website, gctifoundation.org (the “Site”), or engage with us through online forms, donations, newsletters, or programs.

This policy is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult legal counsel for full compliance.

1. Who We Are

GCTI Foundation
850 S 5th Street, Central Point, Oregon USA. 97502

The GCTI Foundation supports education, research, scholarships, and community resilience programs related to security and counter-terrorism for public benefit.
The Foundation is fully separate from any affiliated for-profit entities (such as GCTI Corp, MTI Holdings, and DTM Technologies Inc.). Personal data collected through this Site is not shared with for-profit entities for marketing or commercial purposes.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:

gctifoundation.org
Online forms, donation pages, and newsletters
Program application systems connected to our Site

It does not apply to third-party websites or services we do not control, even if linked from our Site.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal information when you:

a. Make a donation or payment

We may collect:

Name
Contact information
Donation amount and preferences
Billing address
Limited payment data (e.g., last 4 digits of a card)

Full payment details are processed by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and not stored on our servers.

b. Contact us

We may collect:

Name
Email
Organization/affiliation (optional)
Message content and attachments

c. Subscribe to newsletters

We may collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address
Communication preferences

d. Apply for scholarships, grants, or programs

We may collect:

Name, contact details
Background information
Application materials (essays, statements, references, etc.)

e. Create an account (if enabled)

We may collect:

Username and password
Profile details you choose to provide

f. Leave comments

If you leave a comment, we collect:

Data shown in the comment form
IP address
Browser user agent string

An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile image. Their policy is at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

After approval of your comment, your profile image (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

3.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and settings
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Device information
Basic analytics data

This helps us maintain security, measure engagement, and improve user experience.

3.3. Cookies

We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and user convenience.

Examples include:

Comment convenience cookies: Save your name/email for future comments (lasts 1 year).
Login cookies: Maintain your login session (2 days or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
Display preference cookies: Save your screen/display settings (1 year).
Editor cookies: Store post ID when editing content (1 day; no personal data).

If you prefer, you can disable cookies in your web browser, but some features may not function properly.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the Site, avoid uploading images with embedded EXIF GPS location data. Visitors to the Site may be able to extract this data from images displayed publicly.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as though you visited the third-party website directly, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain our website
Process donations and issue receipts
Communicate with donors, partners, and subscribers
Manage scholarship, grant, and program applications
Respond to inquiries
Improve our programs and user experience
Ensure site security and prevent fraud/spam

We do not sell or rent personal data.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data when necessary for legitimate operational reasons, such as:

Service providers (payment processors, email systems, analytics tools)
Spam detection services for comment moderation
Legal compliance, if required by law or to protect safety

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

We do not share personal data with any affiliated for-profit entities for marketing or business purposes.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or financial recordkeeping purposes.

Examples:

Comments: Indefinitely, for follow-up comment recognition
User accounts: Until the account is deleted
Donor records: As required by nonprofit accounting and IRS rules
Application data: As needed for program administration, unless otherwise stated

Users may request deletion of their personal data where legally permissible.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on the Site, left comments, subscribed to communications, or provided data through forms, you may request:

An exported file of your personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of personal information, except where we must retain it for legal, accounting, or security reasons

To make a request, contact us at: [email protected]

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services (such as Akismet or similar systems).

Some third-party services may be hosted outside the United States, and your data may be transferred in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided data, contact us immediately to remove it.

12. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable organizational and technical measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, laws, or technologies. We will revise the “Last updated” date accordingly.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:

GCTI Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Address: 850 S 5th Street, Central Point, Oregon, USA. 97502