Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

TechEthics Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit techethics.co.uk (the "Site").

1. Who We Are

TechEthics Ltd is a registered company in Northern Ireland. Our mission is to develop ethical, research-based solutions that advance peace, inclusion, and responsible innovation. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at: info@techethics.co.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Contact details: e.g., name, email address (if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us).
• Usage data: e.g., pages visited, time spent on site (via Piwik/Matomo or HubSpot).
• Cookies and tracking: to enhance user experience, analytics, and form functionality.

3. How We Collect Your Data

Your data is collected through:

• Direct input (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form)
• Cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
• Analytics and marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot, Piwik)

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or the cookie banner on our site.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Send newsletters and updates if you opt-in
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyze traffic to understand visitor behavior

We do not sell your data to third parties.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on:

• Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics for improving services)

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using HubSpot and Matomo (self-hosted or privacy-compliant cloud). Access is restricted to authorized personnel. We retain email data until you unsubscribe, or for as long as necessary for the original purpose.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or update your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data deletion
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email info@techethics.co.uk.

8. Third-Party Services

We use:

• HubSpot for newsletter and contact forms
• Piwik/Google Analytics for GDPR-compliant website analytics

These services may process data on our behalf but operate under strict data protection terms.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.