Privacy Policy

1. Overview

ETA NYC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or interact with our programs and services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and similar identifiers provided through application forms, newsletter sign-ups, or direct correspondence.
• Professional information — employer, job title, work history, and other background details you voluntarily submit as part of a fellowship or program application.
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, and device information collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
• Communications — messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate fellowship and program applications
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and updates
• Improve and personalize your experience on our website
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• Send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Program partners — Deal Utility, Prince, and other ecosystem partners directly involved in delivering ETA NYC programs, to the extent necessary to administer those programs.
• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other operational functions, under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and compliance purposes — when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of ETA NYC, our users, or the public.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Application and program records may be retained for multi-year periods consistent with our operational and legal needs.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: