Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Technical background and motivation (application forms)
• Payment information (processed by Stripe - we do not store card details)

Usage Information

• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, device type)
• IP address and browser information
• Cookie data (see Cookie Policy)

Programme Information

• Project work and GitHub activity (if enrolled)
• Session attendance and participation
• Assessment results and feedback

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process applications and enrolment
• Deliver programme content and support
• Send programme updates and communications
• Improve our services and website
• Respond to enquiries
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis (GDPR):

• Consent: You provide explicit consent when submitting forms
• Contract: Processing necessary to deliver programmes you've enrolled in
• Legitimate Interest: Improving services, marketing to those who've expressed interest

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only with:

Service Providers

• Stripe (payment processing)
• ConvertKit (email communications)
• Zoom (video sessions)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Facebook and LinkedIn (advertising analytics - if you consent to tracking cookies)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

• Application data: Retained for 2 years
• Enrolled student data: Retained for 7 years (for certification verification)
• Email communications: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics: Anonymized after 26 months

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email hello@slievetech.com.

6. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the EU/EEA. Some service providers (e.g., Stripe) may process data outside the EU under appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

SlieveTech programmes are intended for individuals aged 18 and over.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: hello@slievetech.com

Address: SlieveTech Innovations Limited, Unit F13, Maynooth Business Campus, Straffan Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare, W23 Y5N7, Ireland

Data Protection Authority (Ireland): If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission: www.dataprotection.ie