Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
The Global Manganese Association (hereinafter "GMA" or "we") takes your privacy and the protection of your personal information very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access and use the official GMA website.
Information We Collect
- Membership registration: organization name, contact person, phone number, email, mailing address, etc.
- Event registration: personal or organizational information submitted when signing up for conferences, seminars, and other events
- Consultation and feedback: inquiries, opinions, or suggestions submitted via website forms
- Any other information you proactively provide to us
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Processing your membership applications, event registrations, and other business requests
- Sending you association notices, industry updates, and event invitations
- Improving and optimizing the website service experience
- Protecting website security and preventing fraud and unauthorized access
- Fulfilling obligations under applicable laws and regulations
Information Sharing, Transfer, and Public Disclosure
- Sharing: We do not share your personal information with third parties unless we obtain your explicit consent, or as required by laws, regulations, judicial bodies, or government authorities
- Transfer: We do not transfer your personal information to any company, organization, or individual. In the event of a merger or acquisition involving information transfer, we will require the successor to continue complying with this policy
- Public disclosure: We only publicly disclose your personal information with your explicit consent or where required by law
Use of Cookies
To ensure the proper operation of the website, we store cookies on your device. You may refuse or manage cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the normal use of some features.
How We Protect Your Information
We take industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Using encryption to protect data transmission and storage
- Establishing internal management systems and operating procedures
- Conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Providing information security training to employees
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent
- Delete your account
You may exercise the above rights via the "Contact Us" page on this website.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. In the event of material changes, we will post a notice on the website or notify you via email. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of the latest version.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via:
- Email： info@gma.org.hk
- Phone： +86 19121819390
- Address： Room 401, No. 6, Lane 168, Daduhe Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China