Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for processing the personal data collected through this website is GlobalCommerce Foundation. For any questions related to privacy or data protection, you may contact us at: [email protected]

2. What Data We May Collect

We may collect the information that users directly share with us when completing forms, such as:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Company
• Title or role
• Country or location
• LinkedIn profile
• Any other information the user chooses to include in a message, application, or nomination

We may also collect certain technical browsing information, such as IP address, browser type, device, operating system, pages visited, and interactions within the website.

3. How We Use the Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages
• Manage applications, nominations, or requests related to VTEX Alumni
• Send updates or communications related to the initiative
• Improve the browsing experience and website performance
• Analyze website usage for statistical and improvement purposes
• Comply with legal or administrative obligations when applicable

4. Legal Basis and Consent

By completing forms or using this website, the user freely and knowingly consents to the processing of their data for the purposes described in this Policy. For informational communications or updates, users may opt out at any time.

5. With Whom We May Share the Data

GlobalCommerce Foundation may share personal data only when necessary to:

• Operate the website and its forms
• Use technology or service providers acting on behalf of the Foundation
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the rights, security, and integrity of the initiative and its users

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. Transfers and Storage

Data may be stored or processed using technological tools and service providers located in different countries. In such cases, we will seek to ensure that reasonable security and confidentiality measures are in place to protect the information.

7. Data Retention

We will retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or while there is an active relationship with the user, unless the law requires a longer retention period.

8. Users' Rights

Users may request, when applicable:

• Access to their personal data
• Correction or update
• Deletion
• Restriction of use
• Withdrawal of their consent

To exercise any of these rights, users may contact us at: [email protected]

9. Security

We adopt reasonable security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or improper disclosure. However, no system is completely infallible, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms. GlobalCommerce Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. The current version will always be the one published on this website, together with its latest update date.