GenderGov™ is a product operated by ACEVO Global Advisory Pvt. Ltd. ("ACEVO", "we", "our", or "us").
We are committed to protecting personal data and handling it responsibly and in accordance with applicable data-protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how ACEVO collects, uses, stores and protects personal data in connection with the GenderGov website and services.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed in connection with:
- visitors to the GenderGov website;
- individuals who contact us or request information about GenderGov;
- customers and prospective customers;
- authorised users of the GenderGov platform; and
- business contacts associated with organisations using or considering GenderGov.
Where an organisation provides workforce or other personal data to GenderGov for processing on its behalf, that organisation will generally determine the purposes for which the data is processed. Additional contractual and data-processing terms may apply to such processing.
2. Personal Data We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with GenderGov, we may collect the following categories of personal data.
Contact and Business Information
This may include:
- name;
- business email address;
- telephone number;
- organisation;
- job title or role; and
- information contained in communications with us.
Account Information
Where you use the GenderGov platform, we may process information required to create, secure and administer your account.
Technical and Usage Information
When you use our website or platform, we may collect certain technical information, such as:
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- website navigation and usage information; and
- security and diagnostic information.
Our use of cookies and similar technologies is explained in our Cookie Policy.
Customer-Provided Workforce Data
Organisations using GenderGov may provide workforce information for the purpose of conducting pay-transparency analysis and preparing relevant outputs.
Depending on the service being used, this may include information relating to:
- job roles or categories;
- pay and remuneration;
- working patterns;
- gender;
- employment-related information; and
- other information required for the relevant analysis.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that they have an appropriate lawful basis and authority to provide personal data to GenderGov.
Customer workforce data processed through the GenderGov platform is hosted on servers located in the European Union.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We may process personal data to:
- provide and operate GenderGov;
- create and administer user accounts;
- respond to enquiries and provide customer support;
- provide requested assessments, analyses, reports or other services;
- maintain the security and integrity of our website and platform;
- monitor and improve website and platform performance;
- manage our contractual and commercial relationships;
- maintain appropriate business and regulatory records;
- comply with applicable legal obligations; and
- communicate with customers and business contacts where permitted by applicable law.
We do not sell personal data.
4. Our Role in Processing Personal Data
Depending on the circumstances, ACEVO may process personal data in different capacities.
For information collected directly through the GenderGov website, enquiries, account administration and our own business operations, ACEVO may act as a data controller or equivalent responsible entity under applicable data-protection law.
Where a customer provides workforce personal data to GenderGov and ACEVO processes that information on the customer's instructions, ACEVO may act as a data processor on behalf of that customer.
Where required, the respective responsibilities of ACEVO and the customer will be addressed through appropriate contractual or data-processing terms.
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
Where the GDPR or another law requiring a lawful basis applies, the basis for processing will depend on the nature and context of the processing.
We may rely on:
- performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to provide services requested by you or your organisation;
- legitimate interests, where necessary for purposes such as operating and improving our services, maintaining security and managing business relationships, provided those interests are not overridden by applicable rights;
- legal obligations, where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law; and
- consent, where consent is required, including for certain optional cookies or communications.
Where we process personal data on behalf of a customer, the customer is responsible for determining the appropriate lawful basis for that processing where required by applicable law.
6. Sharing Personal Data
We may share personal data with third-party service providers where reasonably necessary to operate and support GenderGov.
These may include providers supporting:
- hosting and infrastructure;
- analytics;
- communications;
- security;
- payment processing; and
- other technical or professional services.
We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, legal process or a competent authority.
Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to ensure that relevant data-protection and confidentiality obligations apply.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal data in countries other than the country in which the data was originally collected.
Where applicable data-protection law restricts international transfers of personal data, we take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers are made using a legally recognised transfer mechanism or other appropriate safeguards.
As stated above, customer workforce data processed through the GenderGov platform is hosted on servers located in the European Union.
8. Cookies and Analytics
GenderGov uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analytics.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help us understand how visitors interact with the GenderGov website.
Where consent is required, we use our cookie-consent mechanism to manage preferences for analytics cookies and similar technologies.
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide our services and meet applicable legal, accounting, contractual or regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it is processed.
Where ACEVO processes personal data on behalf of a GenderGov customer, retention and deletion may also be governed by the applicable customer agreement or data-processing terms.
When personal data is no longer required, we will delete or anonymise it as appropriate, subject to applicable legal and contractual requirements.
10. Your Data-Protection Rights
Depending on where you are located and the data-protection law applicable to you, you may have rights concerning your personal data.
These may include rights to:
- request access to personal data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances;
- request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
- object to certain processing;
- request portability of certain personal data;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- raise a concern or lodge a complaint with an applicable data-protection authority.
These rights are not absolute and may vary depending on the applicable law and circumstances.
Where ACEVO processes workforce data solely on behalf of a GenderGov customer, requests concerning that data may need to be directed to the relevant customer as the organisation responsible for determining how the data is processed.
To make a privacy request concerning data for which ACEVO is responsible, contact us at info@acevoglobal.com.
11. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or destruction.
Our safeguards may include access controls, secure transmission, authentication measures and security monitoring appropriate to the nature of the information being processed.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Where a personal-data breach occurs, we will take appropriate action and make notifications where required by applicable law.
12. Children's Privacy
GenderGov is intended for organisations and professional users and is not directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children through the GenderGov website or platform.
13. Third-Party Links
The GenderGov website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites that we do not control. We encourage users to review the relevant privacy information when visiting third-party services.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, processing activities, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
The current version will be published on the GenderGov website with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Where appropriate, we may provide additional notice of material changes.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, our handling of personal data, or to exercise applicable data-protection rights, please contact: