Privacy Policy

Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG)
Last updated: August 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Global Mining Guidelines Group (“GMG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gmggroup.org (the “Site”) and brings together the global mining community to share knowledge, expertise, and experience through guidelines, working groups, publications, and events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our updates, apply for membership, register for events, submit an article, or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Apply for or renew GMG membership
• Register for an event, forum, or working group
• Submit an article or contribute content to our Library
• Contact us through a form on the Site
• Communicate with us via email, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Facebook

This information may include your name, email address, job title, company/organization, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you choose to provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and click patterns
• Date and time of your visit

This information is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies — see our Cookie Policy below for details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as event partners, member organizations, or platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook) when you interact with our content on those platforms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
• Process membership applications and manage member accounts
• Send newsletters, working group updates, event invitations, and other communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Register you for events, forums, and collaboratories
• Respond to inquiries submitted via our Contact page
• Review and publish submitted articles or content
• Analyze Site usage to improve content, functionality, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where applicable data protection law requires it, we process your personal information on the following bases:

• Consent — e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interests — e.g., improving the Site, managing member relationships
• Contract — e.g., processing your membership application
• Legal obligation — e.g., record-keeping requirements

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., email/newsletter platforms, event registration platforms, website hosting, analytics providers), under confidentiality obligations
• Member organizations and working group participants, where sharing is necessary to facilitate collaboration (e.g., working group rosters)
• Event and program partners, where you register for a co-hosted event
• Legal and regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights
• Successors, in the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

6. Third-Party Links and Platforms

The Site links to third-party platforms, including LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and GMG is not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with embedded content or following those links.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining membership records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from communications)
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.

9. International Data Transfers

GMG operates internationally and may process and store information in countries other than your own, including Canada and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a professional, adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Global Mining Guidelines Group
[Insert mailing address]
[Insert contact email]
[Insert phone number, if applicable]
Or via our Contact page

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.