TeckyVan Foundation Privacy Notice
Effective Date: September 2, 2026
TeckyVan Foundation respects the privacy of our learners, parents and guardians, volunteers, mentors, instructors, partners, and other members of our community. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information provided through our website, registration forms, learning and workforce portal, programs, events, and related services.
Information We Collect
Depending on your relationship with TeckyVan Foundation, we may collect information such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, date of birth, school or employer information, education and career interests, program applications, attendance, training progress, assessment results, certificates and credentials, volunteer activities, mentoring information, employment or internship interests, and documents or evidence you choose to upload.
We may also collect basic technical information associated with use of our website and portal, such as login activity and information necessary to maintain the security and operation of our systems.
How We Use Information
TeckyVan Foundation may use information to:
* Review applications and determine program eligibility.
* Create and administer learner, volunteer, mentor, instructor, and partner accounts.
* Enroll participants in training programs and cohorts.
* Track attendance, course progress, assessments, certificates and program completion.
* Provide mentoring, career development and workforce services.
* Communicate about programs, schedules, deadlines and opportunities.
* Coordinate internships, employment opportunities and introductions to participating organizations when appropriate.
* Verify volunteer service and training accomplishments.
* Provide technical and program support.
* Measure program outcomes and prepare reports for program management, sponsors, grantmakers and partners.
* Protect the security and integrity of TeckyVan systems and programs.
* Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
External Learning Platforms
Some TeckyVan programs may use third-party educational platforms and technology providers, including platforms such as Cisco Networking Academy and other approved training providers.
Learners may be required to create individual accounts directly with those providers. Information submitted directly to an external provider is also subject to that provider’s privacy policies and terms.
TeckyVan may maintain records of course assignments, participation, completion, certificates or other learning evidence within the TeckyVan portal.
Career, Internship and Employment Opportunities
One purpose of TeckyVan programs is to help participants develop skills and connect with educational, internship and employment opportunities.
With appropriate authorization, TeckyVan may share relevant information with prospective employers, internship providers, educational institutions or workforce partners for a specific opportunity.
Participation in a TeckyVan program does not guarantee admission, certification, internship or employment.
Children and Minors
Some TeckyVan programs serve participants under 18.
Where required, TeckyVan will seek consent or authorization from a parent or legal guardian before a minor participates in applicable programs or before certain personal information is collected, used or shared.
Information concerning minors will be handled with additional care and will only be used for legitimate educational, program administration, safety and workforce-development purposes.
Photographs, Video and Media
TeckyVan may photograph or record programs, classes, workshops or community events.
Where appropriate, separate permission or consent will be obtained before identifiable photographs, videos, testimonials or similar materials are used for promotional, fundraising, public-relations or marketing purposes.
Participation in training should not automatically constitute consent for promotional use of a participant’s image.
How We Share Information
TeckyVan does not sell personal information.
Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with authorized TeckyVan personnel, instructors, service providers, educational platforms, program partners or other organizations assisting with program delivery.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to protect the safety or rights of individuals, or to protect TeckyVan Foundation and its systems.
Sponsors, Grants and Program Reporting
TeckyVan may provide sponsors, grantmakers and community partners with reports about program participation and outcomes.
Whenever reasonably possible, these reports will use aggregated or de-identified information rather than personally identifying individual participants.
Data Security
TeckyVan uses reasonable administrative, organizational and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
Access to information is limited according to organizational responsibilities and program needs. However, no website, online platform or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
TeckyVan retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to administer programs, maintain educational and workforce records, document program outcomes, satisfy grant or reporting requirements, resolve disputes, meet legal obligations and maintain appropriate organizational records.
Information that is no longer reasonably required may be securely deleted or anonymized, subject to applicable record-retention requirements.
Your Choices and Rights
You may contact TeckyVan Foundation to request assistance with accessing or correcting certain personal information maintained about you.
You may also request information concerning your account or ask questions about how your information is being used. Some records may need to be retained for legitimate organizational, legal, safeguarding, grant, financial or program-record purposes.
Participants may separately choose whether to receive optional program updates where such choices are provided.
Account Security
Portal users are responsible for protecting their login credentials and should not share passwords with other individuals.
If you believe your TeckyVan account or personal information has been compromised, please contact TeckyVan promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
TeckyVan Foundation may update this Privacy Notice as our programs, technology platforms or legal obligations change. The current version will be posted on the TeckyVan website with its effective date.
Contact Us
Questions, concerns or requests concerning privacy may be directed to:
TeckyVan Foundation
Email: info@teckyvan.org
Phone: +1-737-397-1127
Website: www.teckyvan.org