Last updated: 16/09/2025
WOOW (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with our community.
1. Who We AreWOOW is a women’s community network based in London, UK. We create in-person events, workshops, and membership services to help women connect, grow, and thrive in their careers.
You can contact us at: Email: hello@womenonourway.com
2. Information We CollectWe may collect and process the following types of information:
Personal Data you provide:- Name, email address, phone number.
- Information provided when booking events, signing up to memberships, or subscribing to our newsletter.
Community & Membership Data:
- Attendance at events.
- Membership tier and preferences.
Technical Data:
- IP address, browser type, device details, operating system.
Cookies & Tracking Data:
- See our Cookie Policy below.
3. How We Use Your InformationWe use your information to:
- Manage event bookings and memberships.
- Provide access to our community content and services.
- Send updates, newsletters, and marketing (only if you’ve opted in).
- Improve our website and community experience.
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Legal Basis for ProcessingWe rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or marketing.
- Contract – to provide you with membership services or booked events.
- Legal Obligation – to comply with financial, tax, or regulatory rules.
- Legitimate Interests – to grow our community and provide relevant experiences (balanced against your rights).
5. Sharing Your InformationWe may share your personal data with:
- Event partners or speakers (only where necessary, e.g. guest lists).
- Service providers (e.g. event platforms, payment processors like Stripe/PayPal, mailing services like Mailchimp/Substack).
- Legal or regulatory bodies if required.
We do
not sell your personal data.
6. International TransfersIf we transfer your data outside the UK (e.g. using US-based tools like Mailchimp or Stripe), we ensure safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Data Retention- Membership data: kept for the duration of your membership plus 2 years.
- Event bookings: retained for up to 2 years.
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
8. Your RightsYou have the right to:
Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or newsletters).
- Data portability (where applicable).
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@womenonourway.com.
9. SecurityWe use secure technologies and trusted service providers to protect your data. Payments are processed via encrypted third-party providers (we do not store payment card details).
10. ComplaintsIf you are unhappy with how we use your data, please contact us. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.