Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Project Tech4Dev collects, uses, stores, and protects information submitted through https://dpdp.projecttech4dev.org/ ("the Website"), and the DPDP self-assessment tool and Consultation Request Form, both available on the Website.

We collect and use information only for the purposes described in this Policy.

Collection of Routine Information

The Website may collect basic information about visitors, such as IP address, browser type, device type, timestamps, pages visited, and referring pages.

This information is used for routine website administration, security, troubleshooting, and improving the Website. It is not used to identify visitors individually unless required for security or operational reasons.

Collection of Personal Information

While using the Website, the DPDP self-assessment tool, or the Consultation Request Form, you may be asked to provide certain information, such as:

• name of the contact person;
• email address;
• name of the organisation;
• sector or type of organisation;
• approximate size of the organisation;
• responses submitted through the DPDP self-assessment tool.
• brief context submitted through the Consultation Request Form.

We collect only the information needed to provide the DPDP self-assessment, DPDP consultancy services, and related support.

Purpose of Data Collection

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• to provide the DPDP self-assessment tool;
• to provide consultation services if requested via the Consultation Request Form;
• to generate and share the assessment output or recommendations;
• to contact you about your submission, if needed;
• to respond to your questions or requests;
• to improve the DPDP program;
• to maintain and improve the Website;
• to protect the security and functioning of the Website, the assessment tool and the consultation form.

We do not use personal information submitted through the self-assessment tool or consultation request form for marketing.

Data Collected Through the Self-Assessment Forms

The data submitted through the self-assessment forms is handled as follows:

• Self-assessment and consultation request data is accessible only to a limited number of Tech4Dev staff who are part of, or directly support, the DPDP program.
• Staff with access to the data are expected to maintain its confidentiality.
• Personal information such as the name of the contact person, organisation name, email address, and phone number is not used for marketing.
• Self-assessment scores and organisation details, such as sector and size, may be used in aggregate to help us improve the DPDP program.
• Responses to Consultation Request Form are only used to understand your request and reach back to you to support your request.
• Organisation-specific self-assessment or consultation request responses are not shared with other organisations.
• Any findings or reports published using self-assessment data or consultation request forms will be aggregated and anonymised, so that they do not identify a specific individual or organisation.

Storage and Service Providers

The Website, self-assessment tool, or Consultation Request Form, may use third-party service providers for hosting, email, storage, and related technical services.

These providers may process information only as needed to operate the Website, provide the self-assessment tool, send reports or communications, and maintain the service.

We take reasonable steps to use service providers that have appropriate security and data protection practices.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a visitor's device by the browser.

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the Website function properly, remember basic preferences, understand usage, and maintain security.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the Website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

The Website does not use third-party advertising cookies.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites and services are not controlled by Tech4Dev.

If you visit a third-party website, any information you provide there will be governed by that website's own privacy policy.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through the Website, the DPDP self-assessment tool, and the Consultation Request Form.

These measures may include access restrictions, secure storage, limited internal access, and security practices appropriate to the nature of the information collected.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. If you believe that your information has been accessed or used without authorisation, please contact us.

Retention of Personal Information

Personal information collected through the DPDP self-assessment tool or the Consultation Request Form, is retained for up to 90 days. After this period, personal information such as name, email address, and phone number is deleted or anonymised.

Self-assessment responses and scores, and consultation request forms, may be retained in aggregated or anonymised form to help us improve the DPDP program.

You may contact us at any time to request deletion or anonymisation of your personal information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Where appropriate, we may also place a notice on the Website or contact users by email.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact us at:

dpdp@projecttech4dev.org