Privacy policy

Qazaq Open Source Initiative Non-profit Organisation (QOSI) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you engage with our community, apply for membership, or participate in QOSI programs.

We may collect the following information when you join QOSI or interact with us:

• Personal details (name, email, phone number, city/country)
• Professional/organizational details (company, position, sector, website/social media)
• Membership preferences and areas of interest
• Contributions you make to QOSI projects, events, or community platforms

Your data is used solely for the purposes of:

• Maintaining the official QOSI Members Register
• Communicating updates, events, and opportunities
• Managing membership tiers and benefits
• Ensuring compliance with QOSI’s Charter, By-Laws, and Code of Conduct
• Recognizing your contributions to the open-source community

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent.

QOSI applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

As a QOSI member or participant, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
• Request removal of your data when it is no longer needed for membership purposes
• Withdraw consent for specific uses of your data

We retain membership and participation data only as long as necessary for QOSI’s operational, legal, and reporting requirements.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
email: connect@qosi.kz