Privacy Policy
Hi there! You have reached our Privacy Policy where we share how we collect and process your data. This policy was last updated on 14th April 2026.
1. Who We Are
This website, www.girlgrads.com (“Website”), is operated by Girl Grads (“we”, “us”, “our”).
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact: annabel@girlgrads.com
We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
(ZB869674)
2. What Personal Data We Collect
“Personal Data” means any information that can identify you.
We may collect:
a) Contact Data:
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Name, email address and any information you provide via forms or event registration
b) Technical Data:
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IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, time zone and location (approximate), website usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
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Fill in contact forms
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Register for events
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Browse and interact with our Website (via cookies and similar technologies)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
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Consent
For analytics and non-essential cookies -
Legitimate Interests
To operate and improve our Website, respond to enquiries, and ensure security -
Contract
When you register for events or request services from us
You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Cookies section below).
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Manage event registrations
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Operate and improve our Website
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Monitor usage and performance
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Ensure website security
We do not sell your personal data.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
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Contact form enquiries: up to 2 years
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Event registration data: up to 2 years after the event
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Analytics data: up to 12 months
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Cookies: see section below
We may retain data longer where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Sharing Your Personal Data
We use trusted third-party providers:
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Wix (website hosting and infrastructure)
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Eventbrite (event management)
These providers process data on our behalf and are required to comply with data protection laws. Please be aware that while we do only work with tools we trust, we advise you to consult their own policies for their data protection practices.
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8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third party providers may transfer your data outside the UK. Please consult their policies.
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9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email: anabel@girlgrads.com
You also have the right to complain to the ICO:
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
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10. Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the Website to function properly.
They include security, session management, and accessibility features.
2. Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our Website.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics (via Wix).
These cookies may collect:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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Traffic sources
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
12. Children’s Data
This Website is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.