Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.gothenburgtechweek.com

What personal data we collect and why

Newsletter and contact forms

When you sign up for our newsletter or submit a form on our website, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.

We use this information to:

• send newsletters and updates about Gothenburg Tech Week

• communicate relevant information related to our events and initiatives

Your data is processed based on your consent, which you provide when submitting the form.

The information you provide is stored securely within our website systems and is only used for the purposes stated above. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or by contacting us directly.

Spam protection (reCAPTCHA)

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam and abuse. This service may collect information such as your IP address and interaction with the website. This data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies will last for one year. We may also use cookies for analytics and website functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, widgets). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may use trusted third-party services (such as email marketing platforms or analytics tools) to operate our website and communications. These providers only process your data on our behalf.

How long we retain your data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
• Comments: indefinitely (unless deletion is requested)

What rights you have over your data

You have the right to:

• request access to your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data • withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
hello@gbgtechweek.com

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data may be processed by third-party email service providers.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
hello@gbgtechweek.com