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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1st, 2025

 

At SpeakUp Global, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information obtained from our users as they interact with our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our services.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect various types of information through our website and other digital platforms:

  • Personal Information: Full name, email address, date of birth, nationality, and country of residence are collected through our registration forms for events, volunteer applications, and consultations.

  • Program and Event Information: Details about your registration choices, primary goals, topics of interest, and feedback on experiences are gathered to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.

  • Volunteer Information: CVs, availability, digital literacy levels, and motivations for volunteering.

  • Usage Information: We use Wix to build and manage our website, which may collect data on your interactions and behaviors on our platform via analytics tools.

 

2. Purpose of Data Collection

 

We collect this information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our services

  • Understand and analyze how you use our services

  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality

  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to our services, and for marketing and promotional purposes

    •    Send you emails
   •    Find and prevent fraud

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3. Data Usage
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The data collected is strictly used for internal purposes, such as:

  • Managing and coordinating programs and events

  • Enhancing user experience and service delivery

  • Conducting marketing analyses to understand demographics and user engagement

  • Processing feedback to improve our programs and curricula

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We do not sell your personal information. We ensure that your data is used in accordance with this privacy policy and is only shared with trusted third-party services that comply with our data protection standards.

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4. Data Storage and Security

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Your data is securely stored on Google servers. Access to this data is restricted to authorized personnel only and is protected with robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. Our data protection protocols include regular audits and reviews to ensure the security of your information.

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5. User Rights

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You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request the correction of any incorrect or incomplete information.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.

  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. Each email we send contains an unsubscribe link for this purpose.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@speakupglobal.org.

 

6. Compliance and Legal Obligations

 

We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as we operate within Poland. This regulation provides strict guidelines on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union.

 

7. Data Breaches and Security Incidents

 

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we are prepared to take immediate action in accordance with our security protocols and will notify affected users as required by law.

 

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

 

9. Third-Party Services

 

We utilize third-party services such as Wix for website hosting, Google Workspace for document management, and Yet Another Mail Merge for email communications. These services are obligated to protect the data they process on our behalf and comply with our privacy standards.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

 

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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