Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how PGAN (Papple Global Advisory Network, “PGAN”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects information when you use pgan.net or engage with PGAN’s advisory, expert network, talent or research services.
Information We Collect
- Contact and professional information you submit through forms or email (e.g. name, email, organization, CV, LinkedIn/ORCID/Google Scholar links)
- Information submitted as part of an advisory request, project brief or expert application
- Technical information such as browser type, device information and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools
- Communications you send to PGAN
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries and process advisory requests, project submissions and expert applications
- To operate, maintain and improve the PGAN platform
- To verify expert credentials as part of the network’s verification process
- To send updates you have requested, such as research briefs
- To meet legal and regulatory obligations
Cookies
PGAN uses essential cookies required for the site to function, and may use analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. See the Cookie Policy for details and how to manage your preferences.
How We Share Information
PGAN does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with matched experts or organizations as necessary to facilitate an advisory engagement or project, with service providers who support PGAN’s operations, or where required by law.
Data Retention
PGAN retains personal information for as long as necessary to provide its services and meet legal obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export or request deletion of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact PGAN using the details below.
Security
PGAN applies reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption in transit, access controls and secure storage. No system is completely secure, and PGAN cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Transfers
As a global network, information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, PGAN will apply appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
Changes to This Policy
PGAN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent update will be reflected on this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your personal information can be sent to contact@pgan.net.
This policy is a general template prepared for PGAN and has not been reviewed by legal counsel. It should be reviewed and adapted by qualified legal counsel before publication, particularly regarding GDPR, CCPA and other regional data protection or consumer-protection regulations relevant to PGAN’s operating markets.