Last Updated: September 9, 2025
Welcome to GICBES (The Green Institute of Chemical Biomedical & Environmental Sciences), accessible at https://gicbes.com. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you voluntarily provide when contacting us.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing activity.
- Usage Information: Pages you visit, time spent on our site, and interactions with content.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our website services.
- Respond to your inquiries and emails.
- Improve our website content, performance, and user experience.
- Share updates, research announcements, or institute news (only if you opt-in).
- Ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy. Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties, except in the following cases:
- When required by law or legal process.
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of GICBES.
- With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent to communications at any time.
- Contact us regarding any concerns about your data.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 info@gicbes.com
📧 ceo@gicbes.com
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.