TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Registration Information: When you register for events, we collect details such as your name, email, organization, dietary requirements, and emergency contact information
- Application Information: If you apply to be a speaker or performer, we collect your biography, professional background, talk topics, and portfolio materials
- Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email or our contact form
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses of those who subscribe to our newsletter
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website or source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Event Management: To process registrations, send event updates, and coordinate logistics
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast
- Speaker/Performer Selection: To evaluate applications and coordinate with selected participants
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and events (e.g., email services, payment processors, event platforms)
- TED: As a TEDx licensee, we may share event-related information with TED as required by our license agreement
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@tedxucc.com.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: