1. Purpose
This policy outlines how Tech‑Pedia.org protects personal and professional data in compliance with global data‑protection standards, including GDPR.
2. Principles
We adhere to the following principles:
- Lawfulness, fairness, transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Integrity and confidentiality
3. Data Handling
We only collect data necessary for:
- Expert verification
- Interview coordination
- Content production
- Platform improvement
All data is processed securely and responsibly.
4. Consent
Experts provide explicit consent before:
- Recording interviews
- Publishing content
- Using excerpts for educational or promotional purposes
Consent can be withdrawn for personal data, but not for published editorial content unless legally required.
5. Retention
We retain:
- Contact information for operational purposes
- Published content indefinitely as part of our public archive
- Internal records only as long as necessary for nonprofit governance
6. Security Measures
We implement:
- Encrypted storage
- Access controls
- Secure transfer protocols
- Regular audits
7. Breach Response
In the event of a data breach:
- We investigate immediately
- Contain the issue
- Notify affected individuals where required
- Implement corrective measures
8. Contact
For data‑protection concerns: dataprotection@tech-pedia.org