Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

Building Our Tech (“BOT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Organization or employer

  • Program applications, registrations, surveys, or forms

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring URLs

This information is used to improve site performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Communicate about programs, events, opportunities, and updates

  • Process applications, registrations, and inquiries

  • Improve our services, programs, and website functionality

  • Share impact updates and newsletters (with opt-out options)

  • Comply with legal, reporting, and grant-related obligations

BOT does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how users engage with our website. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some functionality.

How We Share Information

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers that support website hosting, communications, or data management

  • When required by law or legal process

  • In aggregated or anonymized form with funders, partners, or stakeholders

We do not share personally identifiable information without consent unless legally required.

Data Security

BOT implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, we actively work to protect your data.

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

For Individuals in the European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected and how it is used

  • Request access to or deletion of personal information

  • Opt out of the sale of personal data (BOT does not sell data)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Requests may be submitted by emailing: info@buildingourtech.org

Children’s Privacy

BOT serves adults 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. BOT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Building Our Tech
Email: info@buildingourtech.org
Website: https://www.buildingourtech.org