Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2024

Welcome to buildglobalbridges.com, the official website of Global Bridge Builders. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or engage with our services.

Global Bridge Builders empowers ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals to excel in international markets, with a special focus on cross-cultural business between China and Europe. Through workshops, masterclasses, and coaching programs, we provide practical tools and strategic insights.

Our registered business address is:

Global Bridge Builders
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contact: support@buildglobalbridges.com

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you fill in forms, register for events, or subscribe to newsletters)
   
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry (if provided)
   
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytical data
   
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve website performance and user experience (see "Cookies" below)
   

We collect your data to:

• Provide and manage access to our workshops, courses, and coaching programs
   
• Send you relevant updates, newsletters, and offers with your consent
   
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
   
• Analyze website traffic and optimize content
   
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax or invoicing requirements)
   

We process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For sending newsletters or marketing communication
   
• Contractual necessity: When you register for a paid program or service
   
• Legitimate interest: To improve our services and ensure security
   
• Legal obligation: Where required by law
   

Your data is stored securely on GDPR-compliant platforms. We use strong encryption, access control, and routine backups to protect your information. We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

We only retain your data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors, and analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and comply with GDPR.

You have the right to:

• Access your data
   
• Correct or update your data
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   
• Request data deletion (subject to legal requirements)
   
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@buildglobalbridges.com.

We use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors use our site
   
• Improve your browsing experience
   
• Remember preferences and session data
   

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out via our cookie banner.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date noted above.

Questions or Concerns?
Email us at support@buildglobalbridges.com — we're here to help.