Introduction

The Guernsey International Legal Association (GILA) is a non-profit organisation registered in Guernsey, number NP37. We handle personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017.

Information We Collect

  • Basic contact details such as your name, email address, and postal address
  • Any correspondence exchanged between you and us

How We Collect Data

  • When you make an enquiry about our organisation
  • When you fill out a form on our website
  • When you communicate with us via email, post, or social media

Why We Process Your Data

  • Deliver and manage the services we provide
  • Keep you informed about relevant updates and offerings
  • Notify you of any important changes to our organisation

Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined above. Retention periods may be determined by regulatory requirements or business needs.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services
  • With regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties we engage must comply with strict data protection requirements and process your data only as instructed by us.

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Data Security Measures

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of personal data. Access to your information is strictly limited to authorised personnel.

Should a data breach occur, we have procedures in place to assess and manage the situation. If legally required, we will notify the affected individuals and the relevant authorities.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

  • Accessing the data we hold about you
  • Requesting corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Asking for your data to be deleted under specific circumstances
  • Objecting to certain processing activities
  • Requesting restrictions on processing
  • Transferring your data to another service provider

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@gila.gg.

Withdrawing Consent

If you have given consent for a specific data processing activity, you may withdraw it at any time by emailing us at info@gila.gg. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy notice to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available at gila.gg. This policy was last updated on 5th August 2025.

Contact Information

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, you may lodge a complaint with The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA):

  • Email: info@odpa.gg
  • Phone: +44 1481 742074
  • Address: Block A, Lefebvre Court, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port, GY1 2JP

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