PROJECT
CONNECT
GROUP

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account with Project Connect Group (PCG), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Membership

PCG membership is free and open to professionals in the project controls industry. We reserve the right to approve or deny membership applications at our discretion.

3. User Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Conduct yourself professionally when interacting with other members
• Respect intellectual property rights and not share copyrighted material without permission

4. Events

Event registrations are binding. We expect members to attend events they register for or cancel their registration in advance. Repeated no-shows may result in restrictions on future event access.

5. Content and Photos

By uploading photos or content to PCG, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute this content for promotional purposes. You confirm that you have the right to share any content you upload.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We process your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and Australian Privacy Act requirements. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Limitation of Liability

PCG and its organizers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services or attendance at our events.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in behavior that is harmful to the PCG community.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us at projectconnectgroup@gmail.com

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1. Data Controller

Project Connect Group is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Contact: projectconnectgroup@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
• Professional Information: LinkedIn profile (optional)
• Photos: Profile photos and event photos (optional)
• Event Data: Registration history, attendance records, badge achievements
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent: You provide explicit consent when creating your account
• Legitimate Interests: To operate our networking community and organize events
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations when you register for events

4. How We Use Your Information

• To create and maintain your member account
• To register you for events and send event notifications
• To facilitate networking between members (when you choose to message other members)
• To display your profile in the member directory (name, company, photo)
• To send updates about PCG events and activities
• To improve our services and user experience

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data:

• With other PCG members in the member directory (name, company, photo only)
• When you send messages to other members (your email is shared for responses)
• With event partners (name and company only, for event co-organization)
• With service providers (Airtable for database, SendGrid for emails, Netlify for hosting)
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise these rights, email projectconnectgroup@gmail.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through our service providers' compliance with GDPR and Privacy Shield frameworks.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal essential cookies for authentication (session storage). We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data:

• UK residents: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Australian residents: Contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: projectconnectgroup@gmail.com

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