Policies

Privacy policy

At ZYPWN, we are committed to protecting your privacy and fostering a trusted community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our network, enroll in our programs, or visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal and Membership Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, job title, career interests, and professional background when you register for membership, book a Discovery Call, or sign up for our services.

  • Program Data and Goals: Such as your skill gaps, development needs, professional aspirations, and mentorship preferences shared for program delivery purposes (e.g., Mentorship Compass, Career Guidance).

  • Website Usage Data: Including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage our network services, capacity-building programs, and specialized Circles (like the Legal Confidence Circle).

  • Match you with mentors, partners, or resources aligned with your professional goals.

  • Communicate with you about your membership status, program enrollment, or our offerings.

  • Improve our website and service delivery to ensure authentic engagement.

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations, particularly regarding our organizational operations in Zimbabwe.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our network, such as:

  • Technology Providers (e.g., IT support or cloud storage services).

  • Mentorship Partners (to facilitate effective mentor-mentee pairing).

  • Program Delivery Partners (experts and stakeholders who help us deliver high-quality, impactful digital and financial literacy training).

All shared data is subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. Our data is stored securely, and access is limited to personnel who need it to perform their roles (e.g., Network Administrator, Program Leads).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and relevant laws, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact Us page.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and gather usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Retention

We retain personal and program information only as long as necessary to manage your membership and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.