Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

The LGBT Technology Institute also known as LGBT Tech ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

By using our website (www.lgbttech.org), you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Website Analytics:

We collect information (using Google and Wix Analytics) about user activity on our website through analytics tools to better understand how users interact with the website, troubleshoot issues, improve website performance, functionality and security purposes. (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, duration)

User Generated Data:

We collect information that you knowingly provide to us through:

Emails you send us
Form submissions (e.g., contact forms, event sign-ups, job applications)
Telephone conversations
Other Interactive Features
The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any additional information you provide voluntarily

We may collect or process special categories of personal data (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs) in relation to activities or services provided by us (e.g., grants, surveys, forms) unless explicitly required and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis, which may include:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., opting into newsletters).
Legitimate Interests: To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and improve our services.
Services: To provide services, grants, resources or other information.
Research/Reports: To provide broad research information in reports.
Legal Obligations: When required to comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. If you request data deletion, we will remove your data unless we have a legal requirement to keep it. Please submit a data deletion request here. Contact form.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

If required by law (e.g., law enforcement requests).
If you give explicit consent for sharing.
If we use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email services, web hosting) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements in accordance with our mission.

If your data originated in and is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms.

We do not sell, rent or loan your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to: Request a copy of your personal data. Request corrections to inaccurate data. Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten"). Request to limit processing of your data. Request to transfer your data to another service. Object to certain types of data processing. If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it anytime.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality and analytics. You can control cookie settings in your browser or use our cookie consent tool (if applicable).

8. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no online platform is 100% secure.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your rights, please use the Contact Form.