Government Wireless, Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA)

Effective Date: 8/31/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Government Wireless, Technology & Communications Association (“GWTCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information in connection with our website located at http://www.gwtca.org (the “Site”) and our membership and advocacy activities. By using the Site or otherwise providing information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not automatically collect any information for any purposes at this time.

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, and the content of your message or comment.
  • Membership applications and account information: name, job title, employer or government agency affiliation, work email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Any other information you choose to provide when corresponding with us, attending events, or participating in GWTCA programs.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and manage membership applications and accounts;
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form;
  • Communicate with members and prospective members about GWTCA programs, advocacy activities, meetings, and events;
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of GWTCA, our members, and others.

3. How We Share Information

GWTCA does not sell personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: with vendors who help us operate the Site or administer membership (for example, website hosting), who are permitted to use the information only to provide those services to us;
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GWTCA, our members, or the public;
  • Business transfers: in connection with a reorganization, merger, or transfer of GWTCA’s operations, subject to standard confidentiality protections;
  • With your consent: for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time you provide the information.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy — including maintaining membership records and responding to inquiries — and as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We will delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a professional and government-agency audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information below so we can delete it.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information you have provided to us;
  • Opt out of non-essential email communications from GWTCA by using the unsubscribe link in those emails or by contacting us directly;
  • Decline to provide certain information, though this may limit your ability to apply for membership or receive a response to an inquiry.

To make a request, contact us using the information in Section 10 below.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including member organizations, government agencies, or partner associations. GWTCA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. We will post the revised Policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site after a revised Policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of the choices described above, please contact us at:

Government Wireless, Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA)

Email: hello@gwtca.org

Website: http://www.gwtca.org