GYTS Data Protection and Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
At the Ghana Youth Tech Summit (GYTS), your privacy and security are very important. We believe that being open and honest about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information helps us build trust with you. This policy explains how we handle your data.
Who This Policy Covers
This privacy policy applies to everyone involved with GYTS, including:
People participating in GYTS programs and events
Volunteers and team members
Partners and sponsors
Visitors to our website and subscribers to our updates
Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect personal information to communicate with you, provide our services, and improve our programs. Here’s what we collect:
Personal Details: Your name, email address, phone number, age, and other demographic details.
Contact Information: Your email address and phone number.
Program Participation: Information about your involvement in GYTS programs and activities.
Partnership and Sponsorship Information: Data related to donations, partnerships, and sponsorships.
Website Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, pages you visit, and device information.
Log Data
When you visit our website, we collect information to improve our services:
IP Address: To monitor website activity and prevent misuse.
Browser Type: To optimize how our website works on different browsers.
Pages Visited: To understand how visitors use our website.
Date and Time: To track when visitors use our site.
Mobile Device Type: To improve your mobile browsing experience.
Location Information & Cookies
We may ask for your location to offer location-based services or improve our programs. We will only access your location with your permission.
Cookies are small files stored on your device to help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website might not work properly.
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data to:
Communicate: Keep you informed about our programs and events.
Provide Services: Offer you support and services related to GYTS.
Improve Programs: Make our programs better based on your feedback and usage.
Fundraise: Help us raise funds, form partnerships, and gain sponsorships to support our programs.
Comply with Laws: Follow legal requirements and regulations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
Service Providers: Companies that help us provide services.
Partners and Sponsors: organizations we work with on programs and events.
Law Enforcement: When required by law.
Other Organizations: To provide better services and support.
Joint Activities
Sometimes we work with other organizations to offer programs and services. In these cases, we make sure your personal data is protected according to this policy.
How We Keep Your Information Safe
We use strong security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, sharing, or loss. We will keep your information only as long as necessary to meet the purposes described here, unless the law requires us to keep it longer.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may have links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please check their privacy policies before sharing your information with them.
Updates to This Policy
We may change this privacy policy occasionally. When we do, we will post the updates on our website and inform you by email or other communication methods.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: info@ghanayouthtechsummit.com
Your Consent
By participating in GYTS programs and activities, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Data Protection and Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: June 2024
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