Privacy & Cookie Policy

Yozma Fellowship CIC

Last updated: 6 February 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Yozma Fellowship CIC collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data.

Yozma Fellowship CIC is committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Who We Are

  • Yozma Fellowship CIC
  • Company number: 16636267
  • Registered in England and Wales
  • Contact email: info@yozmafellowship.org
  • Yozma Fellowship CIC is the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Email address and phone number
  • University, course, and year of study
  • Application responses and written materials
  • CVs and references
  • Interview notes and assessment feedback
  • Passport and travel eligibility details
  • Emergency contact information
  • Attendance and participation records
  • Photographs or video recordings taken during programme activities

We only collect data that is necessary for the operation of the Fellowship.

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Manage applications and selection processes
  • Administer and deliver the Fellowship programme
  • Communicate with applicants and participants
  • Ensure participant safety and welfare
  • Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations
  • Produce anonymised reports for donors and partners
  • Share relevant programme updates and opportunities

We do not sell or trade personal data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • Consent, where provided by the individual
  • Legitimate interests related to education delivery and programme administration
  • Legal obligations, including safeguarding and record-keeping

6. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:

  • Travel, accommodation, and logistics providers
  • Insurance or security providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

7. Data Storage and Retention

  • Data is stored securely using reputable, access-controlled systems
  • Access is limited to authorised personnel only
  • Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary

Application data is typically retained for up to 24 months.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of data, subject to legal limitations
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests should be sent to info@yozmafellowship.org.

9. Cookies

The Yozma Fellowship website may use essential and analytics cookies.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user’s cookie consent preferences.30 days

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions. Learn more

NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The most current version will always be published on the website.