Privacy Policy

ICO Reference number: ZA297348

Companies House Registration: 10626761

This website is owned and managed by SheCanCode Limited

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, participate in our community, submit information for our awards, or purchase merchandise from our shop.

Who We Are

SheCanCode (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a platform dedicated to supporting women in tech through community engagement, events, educational resources, and career opportunities. Our services include an online community, award submissions, and an e-commerce store selling merchandise.

What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data depending on your interaction with our platform:

Community Membership & Engagement

When you join our SheCanCode community, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile information (including photo, bio, job title, industry, and skills)
• Any content you submit, including posts, messages, and comments

Our community is hosted on a third-party platform, Hivebrite. Please review Hivebrite’s Privacy Policy here for additional details on their data processing practices.

Awards Submissions

When you submit a nomination or enter our Power Up Awards or STEM Educators Awards, we collect:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number)
• Details of your nomination, including company, achievements, and supporting evidence
• Any additional materials (such as images, testimonials, or videos)

This data is used solely for the administration of the awards process, including judging, finalist announcements, and winner recognition.

Merchandise Purchases

When you make a purchase from our SheCanCode shop, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Shipping and billing address
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

We use this information to process orders, deliver products, and provide customer support.

Website & Marketing Interactions

We may collect:

• Browsing data via cookies and analytics tools
• Preferences for email communications and event participation

We use this information to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and send relevant updates about our services.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Facilitate your participation in the SheCanCode community
• Manage award submissions and communicate with nominees and winners
• Process and fulfill merchandise purchases
• Send relevant updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you can opt out anytime)
• Improve our website and community experience through analytics
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our platform from fraud or misuse

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

• Community Platform: Your profile data is visible within the SheCanCode community and subject to Hivebrite’s Privacy Policy.
• Award Judges & Partners: Certain information (such as award submissions) may be shared with our judges and partners for the purpose of evaluating nominations.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers for payment processing, order fulfillment, email communications, and analytics.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose personal data to authorities or regulatory bodies.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information online.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@shecancode.io.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email or site notifications.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

SheCanCode, 91-93 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3HZ
hello@shecancode.io