Tech Tee Up Privacy Policy

Tech Tee Up ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, participate in our events, or engage with us online or offline.

1. Who We Are

Tech Tee Up is an annual charity sports day bringing together members of Ireland's technology and business communities to raise funds for Children's Heartbeat Trust, Just ASK, and Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services.

For any data protection queries, please contact us at: privacy@techteeup.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number) when you register, enquire, or sponsor.
• Organisation details when you act on behalf of a company or sponsor.
• Payment details if donations or sponsorship payments are processed (handled securely by third-party payment providers).
• Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools (see our Cookie Policy).
• Photographs and videos taken during the event, which may be used in post-event communications and publicity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Manage event registrations and sponsorships.
• Communicate event updates and marketing information (only if you have consented).
• Process payments or donations.
• Respond to enquiries.
• Publish event highlights, including photography and video footage.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you opt in to receive updates or marketing communications.
• Contract – when necessary to manage your registration, sponsorship, or participation.
• Legitimate interest – to promote and run the event effectively.
• Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or accounting requirements. Photographs or media used in event promotion may be retained indefinitely for archival purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Object to processing or request restriction.
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).

To exercise your rights, please contact privacy@techteeup.com.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., charity partners or sponsors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies when visiting external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: privacy@techteeup.com