Privacy Policy

GDN abides by privacy policy of the Lausanne Movement. See privacy policy of Lausanne at Lausanne.org/privacy

GDN’s Commitment to Data Protection
It is the global policy of the GDN to exercise a high standard of care in its handling of the personal information it collects, processes, and uses. It will maintain appropriate policies and processes throughout the organization to enhance the protection of personal data and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. GDN is also committed to the periodic review and augmentation of these policies and processes as part of its Global Privacy Program.

Laws That Apply to This Privacy Statement
GDN is a global organization which maintains data protection policies and practices consistent with accepted international data privacy principles. These policies supplement national data privacy laws, and any national law takes precedent in the event it conflicts with its policies. In Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in effect as of May 25, 2018. If GDPR and/or other EU privacy laws apply to you, this Privacy Statement describes how you can exercise your rights.

Information We Collect

GDN may collect following information from you: Contact information (such as phone no., address, SMS, social media profiles, etc.), Demographics, Identity Data (dob, gender, organizational affiliations, position, etc.). All payment information for GDN activities and donations provided by you goes directly to third party payment gateway providers. All payment gateway providers used comply with the highest level of security required.

Sharing of Your Information

GDN does not disclose personal information with anyone outside the organization. However, being a global organization who may, for the purposes described above, share your personal information with a) Lausanne leaders and those formally affiliated with the organization; b) Public or regulatory organizations for obligatory purposes described above; c) Third party service providers GDN has contracted to assist in the types of uses described above, including web-based contact management service providers, cloud service providers, companies assisting in the processing of your donations or other financial transactions, and email marketing service providers. GDN has entered into contracts with these third party service providers without neglecting the protection of your personal information.

Security

To safeguard and secure the information we collect, GDN has applied appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to prevent unauthorized access and maintain data accuracy. The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol is used to encrypt and protect all Internet data transmissions. The padlock icon in your browser’s window signifies that a site is secure. Sometimes password protection is used to protect your privacy and security. GDN will continue to augment current security procedures and adopt new security protocols as necessary to meet the standard of care we have promised in our policies and in this Privacy Statement.

GDN is also committed to a prompt response to any potential data breach and has instituted a Data Breach Protocol Process which includes timely notices as required by applicable law.

Information Collected by Cookies or Technology
GDN website may use cookies to recognize you and may allow you to automatically log in to access some content without re-entering your user name and password every time you visit our site. The cookies are encrypted and may store limited personally identifiable information about you, including your name, user name and email address. If cookies are disabled on your browser, you may be able to still use the website, but you will be required to enter your password each time you visit.

GMove app: the data we handle

Applies to the GMove mobile app and its website (gmove.org). Last updated: 27 October 2026.

What we collect

• Account details: your name and email address, and optionally your phone number, country, short bio and profile picture.
• Sign in with Google or Apple: your name, email address and profile picture from the provider. We use them only to create and identify your account. We do not access any other Google or Apple data.
• Content you share: messages, posts, comments, prayer requests and replies, and any photos, videos or voice notes you choose to send.
• Your activity in the app: connections and group memberships you create.
• Device notification ID: a push-notification identifier so we can send you notifications you have allowed.

The app does not collect your location, contacts or advertising identifier, and it contains no ads.

How we use it

To run your account, show your profile and content to the people you choose to share with, connect you with other members, send notifications, keep the service secure and answer your requests.

Services that help us run the app

• Google Firebase (authentication, for Google and Apple sign-in).
• OneSignal (push notifications).
• Apple and Google Play (app distribution and app updates).

They process data only to provide those services to us. We do not sell your personal information.

Who can see what

Your name and profile picture can be seen by other members. Messages in a chat are visible to the people in that chat. Posts and comments in a group are visible to the members of that group.

Keeping and deleting your data

We keep your information while your account is active. To delete your account and the personal data tied to it, email info@global-diaspora.com from the address you registered with and we will remove it. You can also ask us to correct or export your data the same way.

Children

GMove is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes and contact

We will post any changes to this page. Questions about privacy: info@global-diaspora.com.