Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 30, 2025
Equity in Tech Group (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.equityintechgroup.com and www.equityintech.co.uk, make a donation, or submit your information to join our programme.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country of residence
- Date of birth
- Educational and professional background
- Company name, size, and type (for sponsors or partners)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations
- Review and respond to programme applications
- Communicate with applicants, donors, and sponsors
- Track website traffic and improve user experience (via Google Analytics)
- Maintain internal records to support our mission and outreach
3. How We Store Data
Form submissions are securely stored in internal Google Sheets accessible only to authorised team members. We take appropriate measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party tools:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymous website usage data
- Google Forms / Sheets – to collect and manage user-submitted information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics to track usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To make any such request, please contact us at change@equityintechgroup.co.uk.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Equity in Tech Group