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PRIVACY POLICY

The Guild of New Evolution

Effective Date: November 10, 2025

 

1. Introduction

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The Guild of New Evolution ("the Guild", "we", "us", or "our") is a membership organization dedicated to addressing the global mass social housing crisis. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information provided by our members ("you" or "your") in connection with your membership and participation in the Guild.

By becoming a member of the Guild, whether as an individual, company, or institution, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

2.1 Membership Information

When you register for membership with the Guild, we collect:

  • Name and professional title

  • Email address and contact information

  • Company or institutional affiliation (if applicable)

  • Professional background and areas of expertise

  • Geographic location

  • Payment information (if membership fees apply)

 

2.2 Contribution Information

As a member, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Written contributions, articles, and research papers

  • Comments and feedback on Guild content and discussions

  • Ideas, proposals, and solutions related to social housing

  • Participation in forums, surveys, and collaborative initiatives

 

2.3 Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP addresses and device information

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Access times and pages viewed

  • Login credentials and authentication data

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

3.1 Membership Services

Your personal membership information is used to:

  • Administer your membership account

  • Send you newsletters and updates about the Guild

  • Facilitate communication between members

  • Process membership renewals and payments

  • Provide access to exclusive Guild content and resources

 

3.2 Mission Advancement

We use information to:

  • Advance the Guild's mission of resolving global housing shortfalls

  • Compile research and best practices in social housing

  • Facilitate collaboration among members

  • Improve the quality and relevance of Guild initiatives

 

4. Sharing of Member Contributions

IMPORTANT: While your personal membership information (name, email, contact details, and payment information) will be kept private and confidential, the Guild reserves the right to share, publish, or distribute your written contributions, comments, and intellectual content at the discretion of the Guild's founders and management.

 

4.1 Content That May Be Shared

The following content may be shared publicly or with other members:

  • Written articles, papers, and research submitted to the Guild

  • Comments on newsletters, discussions, and forum posts

  • Ideas, proposals, and recommendations for housing solutions

  • Case studies, project descriptions, and technical documentation

  • Responses to surveys and collaborative initiatives

 

4.2 How Content May Be Used

Member contributions may be:

  • Published in Guild newsletters, reports, and publications

  • Shared on the Guild's website, social media, and public platforms

  • Distributed to government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders

  • Presented at conferences, seminars, and public forums

  • Compiled into whitepapers, policy recommendations, and research reports

  • Used in educational materials and training programs

 

 

 

4.3 Attribution

When sharing member contributions, the Guild will make reasonable efforts to provide appropriate attribution by citing your name and professional affiliation (unless you request anonymity). However, the Guild reserves the right to edit, aggregate, or present contributions in a format that best serves the organization's mission, which may include compilation with other members' work.

 

 

5. Protection of Personal Information

Your personal membership information will NOT be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties except as follows:

  • With your explicit consent

  • When required by law, court order, or legal process

  • To service providers who assist with Guild operations (e.g., email services, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Guild, its members, or others

 

 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal membership information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter as necessary to fulfil our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Member contributions shared publicly may remain in the public domain indefinitely.

 

 

8. Your Rights and Choices

As a member, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal membership information upon termination of membership

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional communications

  • Anonymity: Request that your contributions be shared anonymously (subject to Guild approval)

Please note: Once contributions have been shared publicly or integrated into collaborative work products, it may not be possible to completely remove or retract them.

 

 

9. International Data Transfers

The Guild operates globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your country of residence. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

 

10. Children's Privacy

Membership in the Guild is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

 

 

11. Third-Party Links

Guild communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

 

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify members of material changes through email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued membership after such notification constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

 

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Guild of New Evolution

Privacy Officer

[Email Address]

[Physical Address]

[Phone Number]

 

 

14. Acknowledgment and Consent

By joining the Guild of New Evolution as a member, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. You specifically acknowledge and consent to the Guild's right to share your written contributions and comments as described in Section 4, while understanding that your personal membership information will remain private and confidential as described in Section 5.

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Last Updated: November 10, 2025

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