Last Updated: May 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Global Institute of Electrical Engineering (“GIEE“, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website giee.org or use our services.
GIEE is operated from Trumbull, Connecticut, USA. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and other contact details
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Professional information (job title, employer, engineering background)
- Communication preferences
- Comments, questions, and feedback you submit
Course and Learning Data
- Course enrollments and registration history
- Course progress, quiz responses, and completion records
- Certifications earned
- Assignment submissions
- Live training attendance records
Payment Information
- Billing name and address
- Payment card details (processed by Stripe and/or PayPal — we do not store card numbers ourselves)
- Transaction history
Technical and Usage Data
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
Communication Data
- Email correspondence with our team
- Support tickets and inquiries
- Newsletter subscription status
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate our courses, certifications, and live training
- Process payments and deliver purchased services
- Communicate with you about your account, courses, and updates
- Send marketing communications (with your consent — you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Improve our website, courses, and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or security incidents
4. Third-Party Services
We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate. Each is bound by their own privacy policies:
- Mailchimp — for email marketing and newsletters
- Stripe and/or PayPal — for payment processing
- Google Analytics — for website analytics and traffic measurement
- Zoom — for live training sessions
- HostGator — for website hosting
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. International Data Transfers
GIEE is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the US (including the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
For users in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom: We rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, California, or other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws, additional rights may apply, including under GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, and similar regulations.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@giee.org.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Enable essential site functionality
- Deliver relevant marketing content
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Course completion records and certifications are retained indefinitely to support credential verification. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately at support@giee.org and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: support@giee.org
Address: Global Institute of Electrical Engineering, Trumbull, Connecticut, USA
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom and have unresolved concerns, you may also contact your local data protection authority.