Last updated: November 2025
Welcome to the World Leadership Forum. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://worldleadershipforum.org.
Who We Are
World Leadership Forum is an international organization dedicated to fostering visionary leadership, global collaboration, and sustainable development. Our website serves as a platform to share insights, events, and initiatives related to good governance and leadership excellence.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any details you voluntarily provide when you register for events, subscribe to updates, or contact us through our forms. Additionally, non-personal information like browser type, device details, and IP address may be collected automatically to improve user experience.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information for spam detection purposes. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to display profile pictures. You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from such images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and maintain essential functionality. For example, if you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name and email in cookies for convenience. These cookies typically last for one year. You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or posts on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other sources. Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited those external websites. These websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communication.
- Improve our website content and functionality.
- Share updates about our events, initiatives, or newsletters (only when consented).
- Ensure site security and prevent spam or abuse.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and historical reference. Registered users (if applicable) can view, edit, or delete their personal information anytime. Administrators may also access this data for legitimate purposes such as moderation or technical support.
Your Rights
You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, except where we must retain it for administrative, legal, or security reasons. To make a data request, please contact us using the information below.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except where required by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please reach out to us through our Contact Us page.