Global Energy Resilience Training and Mitigation Foundation

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 5, 2026

The Global Energy Resilience Training and Mitigation Foundation ("GERTMF," "Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, partners, volunteers, website visitors, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and protect information obtained through our website and other interactions with the Foundation.

By using our website or providing information to the Foundation, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or interact with the Foundation, we may collect two types of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Organization or employer
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Donation information
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
• Event registrations
• Volunteer applications
• Survey responses
• Grant or scholarship applications
• Training registrations
• Communications submitted through our website

Website Usage Information

We also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Referring websites
• Date and time of visits

This information is collected in aggregate and generally does not identify individual users.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

The Foundation may use your information to:

• Process donations
• Respond to inquiries
• Register participants for trainings, conferences, webinars, and events
• Administer grants, scholarships, and educational programs
• Send receipts and acknowledgments
• Provide newsletters and Foundation updates
• Inform you about educational opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and public safety initiatives
• Improve our website and services
• Conduct internal reporting and analytics
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use personal information for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided.

 

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed using secure third-party payment processors. The Foundation does not store complete credit card or banking information on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of any payment processor used on our website for additional information regarding their practices.

 

4. Email Communications

If you communicate with us by email or submit a contact form, we may retain your correspondence, including your email address and our responses, in order to:

• Respond to your request
• Improve customer service
• Maintain organizational records
• Follow up regarding Foundation activities

 

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure website performance
• Enhance user experience

Cookies do not normally contain personally identifiable information.

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies, although doing so may affect certain website features.

 

6. How We Use Website Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar technologies to better understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information may include:

• Number of visitors
• Most frequently visited pages
• Geographic regions
• Device types
• Referral sources

This information helps us improve educational content, website usability, and public outreach.

 

7. Communications and Newsletters

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may periodically send:

• Foundation news
• Educational resources
• Training opportunities
• Event announcements
• Grant opportunities
• Fundraising campaigns
• Emergency preparedness information
• Industry updates

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

 

8. Information Security

The Foundation employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting environments
• Limited employee access
• Password-protected systems
• Periodic security reviews

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

 

9. Sharing Information

The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade donor lists or personal information.

We may share information only:

• With trusted service providers assisting us in operating the Foundation
• With payment processors to complete transactions
• When required by law
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Foundation or others
• During organizational audits or required regulatory reporting

Any third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

 

10. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may request to:

• Review personal information we maintain about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your contact information
• Remove yourself from our mailing lists

Requests may be submitted through the contact information provided on our website.

 

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, or other third parties.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

 

12. Children's Privacy

The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will promptly delete such information.

 

13. Legal Disclosure

The Foundation may disclose information when required by applicable federal, state, or local law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, participants, or the public.

 

14. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content, educational materials, graphics, publications, logos, videos, and other materials on this website are the property of the Global Energy Resilience Training and Mitigation Foundation.

No materials may be reproduced, distributed, or commercially used without prior written permission from the Foundation.

 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Foundation may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, technology, legal requirements, or best practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of the website following any revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

16. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Global Energy Resilience Training and Mitigation Foundation

Email: info@globalenergyfiretraining.org

Website: GlobalEnergyFireTraining.org

The Foundation is recognized as a nonprofit public benefit corporation and intends to operate as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.