Privacy Policy

Version 2.0 - Effective Date: May 31, 2023

Portions of this document were developed with the support of generative Artificial Intelligence, specifically, GPT-3.5, OpenAI’s language-generation model. Upon receipt of suggested content from GPT-3.5, appropriate revisions were considered and incorporated by Global Space Exchange, Inc.

1     Introduction

a. Global Space Exchange, Inc. (“Global Space Exchange”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and we understand that privacy is also important to you. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure from users of our website and associated subdomains, located at https://www.globalspaceexchange.com/, our web application(s) (“Applications”), our widgets, and our online services (“Services”) (collectively, the “Site”). Additionally, please note that third party services are utilized to enhance Site features and you may be subject to their privacy policies.

2     User Consent

a. By submitting Personal Data through our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and you expressly consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3     Types of Data We Collect

a. We collect the following categories of data: Personal Data, Non-Public Information, Organization Data, Anonymous Data, and Publicly Available Data as defined below for the provisioning of services.

i. “Personal Data” we collect includes contact information, account credentials and authentication information, employer information, payment information, usage data, communication and interaction data, and user profile information.

ii. “Non-Public Information” means information that is not readily accessible by the general public and may come from third parties who may or may not be affiliated with us.

iii. “Organization Data” means data regarding a particular legal entity of any jurisdiction such as organization name, address, contact information, and other organization attributes, information, and materials.

iv. “Anonymous Data” means data that is not associated with or linked to Personal or Organization Data. Anonymous Data does not, by itself, permit the identification of individual persons.

v. “Publicly Available Data” means data that can be accessed by the general public and may or may not be anonymous.

b. Your Personal Data may be collected when you provide it to us in any form or when it is technically captured (logged) through Site associated technologies, when provided by your sponsor for paid access if different than you, and when third parties provide it to us. We do not respond to "do not track" signals and offer no ability to opt out of data collection other than by discontinuing use of our Services.

c. How We Collect Data

i. Information you provide to us. We collect the following information you provide us: Required information including Name; Address(es); Email Address; Occupation; Phone Number(s); Employer Information; Password; and Optional Information including Professional Expertise, Professional Interests, Personal or corporate payment information; Information you upload to the site such as data, files, pictures, survey responses, messages, preferences, and setting selections; Site feedback; and

ii. Information Collected via Technology. We collect data, including Personal Data, through technical means such as servers, log files, and cookies. This may include browser type, IP address, internet service provider, operating system, device information, site use information, date/time stamps, and user preferences, selections, and uploads.

iii. Information Collected from Third Parties and Paid Access Sponsors. We may collect Personal Data and Anonymous Data from third parties and sponsors of your paid access, that we use in accordance with this Privacy Policy such as site usage information provided by Google Analytics.

iv. Information Collected from Publicly Available Sources. We may utilize data collected from publicly available sources, for example, the world wide web, government sources, and commercial sources. The data may or may not be anonymous and may be associated or compiled with other data we have collected.

4 Purposes of Data Collection & Use

a. We collect and use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

i. Providing and improving our Site and Services;

ii. Providing you with content and services offered by our Content Provider partners;

iii. Responding to your inquiries and fulfilling your requests;

iv. Personalizing your user experience and presenting customized content;

v. Sending you administrative information, including updates, security alerts, and support messages;

vi. Communicating with you about promotions, upcoming events, and other news about products and services offered by us and our selected partners;

vii. Facilitating and processing transactions and payments;

viii. Conducting data analysis, research, and statistical purposes, including improving and enhancing our Site and Services;

ix. Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us;

x. Protecting our rights and interests and the rights and interests of other users;

xi. Responding to law enforcement requests and as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulations.

6 Cookie Policy

a. Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies.

i. What are Cookies?

a) Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve website functionality and track user activity.

ii. Types of Cookies

a) Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.

b) Analytical Cookies: Collect anonymous data to improve website performance.

c) Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

iii. Managing Cookies

a) You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website features.

iv. Third-Party Cookies

a) Third-party cookies may be used for targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads via your browser settings or third-party websites.

v. Data Collection

a) Cookies may collect data like IP address, device info, and browsing behavior. This data is handled as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

7 Third Party Features, Links, and Content on Our Site

a. Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. Please note that we have no control over the content, privacy practices, or activities of these third-party websites. When you click on a link to a third-party website or interact with embedded content or features from third-party websites on our Site, you will be subject to their privacy policies and practices. These third parties may collect Personal Data such as your IP address and Site page visits, and they may set cookies to enable the proper functioning of their features. Your interactions with these third-party websites and features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them. We are not responsible for the security of any information you provide to third-party websites or services accessed through our Site. Exercise caution and review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services before providing them with your personal information.

i. Examples of Third-Party Services in Use on Our Site. We use third party services such as Google Analytics for site usage analysis, reCAPTCHA to enhance site security, and Stripe (Stripe, Inc.) for storing payment account information and processing orders, and payments.

8     Your Rights.

a. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data including:

i. Right to access; You have the right to access the Personal Data we hold about you.

ii. Right to verification: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate Personal Data we hold about you.

iii. Right to erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.

iv. Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.

v. Right to data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine readable format.

vi. Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.

vii. Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

viii. Right to complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

b. “Opt out” of email communications: You have the right to “opt out” of certain periodic email communications sent by us or our partners by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the e-mail.

9     Data Retention

a. We retain Personal Data for as long as your account remains active to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with our legal obligations. We will also retain and use Personal Data as necessary to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights and interests. Your information will not be deleted unless you specifically request its deletion.

10    Security

a. We take reasonable measures to protect Personal Data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

11 Privacy for Individuals Under the Age of 18

a. Our Site and Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from people under 18. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data someone under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove the information and terminate the account.

12 International Data Transfers

a. If you access our Site or Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your Personal Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our servers are located and our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Site and Services, you consent to the transfer of your Personal Data to these countries.

13 Changes to this Privacy Policy

a. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our Site and indicate the effective date of the update.

14 Contact Us

a. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your Personal Data, please contact us at support@globalspaceexchange.com.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 31, 2023 and replaces any previous privacy policies issued by us.