Privacy Policy
Global Longevity Association, Inc. ("GLA," "we," "us") respects the privacy of the professionals, applicants and visitors who use our website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices and rights available to you. By using our website or submitting an application, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
1.Who we are
Global Longevity Association, Inc. is a private corporation with offices at 6801 Collins Ave, 4th Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33141, United States. GLA is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.
Privacy questions and requests: member@globallongevityassociation.org
2.What this policy covers
This policy applies to globallongevityassociation.org, our membership application and review process, membership payments and renewals, the GLA member directory, our newsletters, and events organized by GLA.
The following services are governed by their own privacy terms:
- Continuing education courses sold by Longevity Education, a separate company.
- Events organized by or with partner organizations, which follow the organizer's privacy practices.
- The Global Longevity Foundation, a separate nonprofit organization.
- Any GLA mobile application, which will be covered by an updated policy or a separate notice when it launches.
3.Information we collect
Information you provide
- Membership applications: your name, email address, phone number, organization, title, professional credentials and licensure, website and social media links, a professional bio, a photo, and any other information you choose to include.
- Contact form and emails: your name, email address and message.
- Newsletter sign-up: your name and email address.
- Event registration: the information requested at registration for GLA-organized events.
- Member directory profile: the information you provide for your public listing.
GLA does not request health information or government identification numbers. Please do not include them in an application or message.
Payment information
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. You enter your card details directly with Stripe, and GLA does not receive or store your full card number. Stripe provides GLA with limited payment details, such as your name, email address, billing address, the last four digits of your card, and your transaction and renewal history. Stripe's handling of your information is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting provider and website tools may record technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view, and the website that referred you. We use cookies that are necessary for the website to function. We may also use analytics tools to understand how the website is used. Where the law requires, we ask for your consent before placing cookies that are not strictly necessary.
4.How we use your information
- To review membership applications and verify professional credentials.
- To accept members, process payments and manage annual renewals.
- To publish and maintain the GLA member directory.
- To deliver member benefits, including the GLA Verified Member Badge, certification reviews, newsletters, reports and event access.
- To respond to inquiries and send service messages about your application or membership.
- To send newsletters and information about GLA programs and events.
- To uphold the GLA charter, including reviewing members' continued eligibility.
- To protect the security of our website and records, prevent fraud, enforce our User Agreement, and meet our legal, tax and accounting obligations.
5.Legal bases for processing (EU, UK, EEA and similar laws)
Where the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation or a similar law applies, we rely on these legal bases:
- Contract: to review your application and provide your membership.
- Legitimate interests: to operate a credible, reviewed professional network, secure our services, enforce our agreements, and communicate with members and applicants about GLA programs.
- Consent: for newsletters sent to non-members, cookies that are not strictly necessary, and any other use for which we request consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legal obligation: to keep financial records and respond to lawful requests.
6.The member directory
Accepted members are listed in the public GLA member directory. A listing may include your name, photo, professional credentials, title or role, organization, a short professional description, and links to your website and professional social media profiles. You may ask us to correct your listing at any time. When a membership ends, we remove the listing within 30 days.
7.How we share information
GLA does not sell personal information. We share it only as follows:
- Service providers that operate our website and services on our behalf, including payment processing (Stripe), forms and email (Google), website hosting, and email newsletter delivery. They may use your information only to provide services to GLA.
- GLA reviewers, including the GLA Advisory Board and the Scientific Advisory Committee, who review applications and certifications under a duty of confidentiality.
- Event partners and sponsors, only with your consent.
- Related organizations, such as the Global Longevity Foundation or Longevity Education, only with your consent.
- Legal and protective purposes: to comply with law, a court order or a lawful government request, to enforce our agreements, or to protect the rights, property and safety of GLA, our members or others.
- Business transactions: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing or sale of assets.
8.International transfers
GLA is based in the United States, and our service providers may process information in the United States and other countries. When we transfer personal information from the EU, UK, EEA or Switzerland, we rely on safeguards recognized by those laws, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or a provider's certification under the Data Privacy Framework.
9.How long we keep information
| Type of information | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Declined or withdrawn applications | 24 months after the decision |
| Member records | Length of membership, plus 3 years |
| Payment and tax records | 7 years |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Contact form messages | 24 months |
We may keep information longer where the law requires it or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
10.Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information, and we limit access to those who need it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and GLA cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach affects your personal information, we will provide notice as required by applicable law.
11.Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy.
- Correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request deletion of your information, subject to records we must keep by law.
- Object to or restrict certain uses, including direct marketing.
- Receive your information in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier processing.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, email member@globallongevityassociation.org. We will verify your identity before acting on a request and respond within the time the applicable law requires.
Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link. Service messages about your application or membership continue while your membership is active.
12.Children
Our website and membership are intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
13.Third-party websites
Our website links to third-party sites and services, including Stripe, Google Forms, Longevity Education and event partners. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
14.Changes to this policy
GLA may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version takes effect when posted, with a new "Last updated" date. We will notify members by email of material changes.
15.Contact
Global Longevity Association, Inc.
6801 Collins Ave, 4th Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33141, United States
member@globallongevityassociation.org