Information Collection and Use
When you register for our News Alerts or apply for Scholarship opportunities through Tech4Youth Empowerment, we may collect the following information:
- Contact Data: Name and email address to send you updates and opportunities.
- Educational Background: Level of study and area of interest to ensure we send you relevant scholarships and internships.
- Technical Interests: Your preferences in areas like Vibe Coding, AI, or Web Design to personalize our “How-To” articles and career guidance.
How We Use Your Data
We use this information strictly to:
- Notify you of urgent funding and scholarship deadlines.
- Deliver curated IT job listings and remote work opportunities.
- Improve our curriculum and AI-driven career insights.
Note on Third-Party Links: Our platform contains links to external scholarship and funding websites. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party entities. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site that collects personal data.
How We Protect Your Information We prioritize the security of your personal information and take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
- Data Encryption: We employ industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect your data during transmission.
- Access Control: Access to your personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who require it to manage your account and deliver requested updates.
- Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our newsletter, scholarship alerts, and career services, or as required by legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with trusted service providers (such as email delivery platforms) solely for the purpose of operating our website and serving our community.
Your Rights You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request updates to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the removal of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may unsubscribe or withdraw consent at any time, which may affect our ability to provide you with timely opportunity alerts.
Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:
- Email: info@tech4youth.org
- Address: Fourth Floor, Three Anchor House, Jason Moyo Avenue, CBD, Harare, Zimbabwe