Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit ctp-web.com (the “Site”), contact us, apply for a job, or purchase event sponsorships or registrations through the Site.

1) Who we are & how to contact us

Legal entity: Columbia Technology Partners, Inc.
Address: 10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
Email: info@ctp-web.com

2) Information we collect

Information you provide directly

We may collect information you provide when you interact with the Site, including:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number, company, role)
• Messages or inquiry details submitted through forms
• Job application materials (resume/CV, cover letter, work history, qualifications)
• Event or sponsorship registration information, including company name, contact details, and billing information

Payment information

If you purchase an event sponsorship, registration, or other item through the Site, payment processing is handled by PayPal, a third-party payment processor. Payment details such as credit card numbers are processed directly by PayPal and are not stored on our servers.

PayPal may collect and process payment information according to its own privacy policy.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral URL, timestamps)
• Cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags, SDKs)

See Cookies & Tracking below for more details.

Information from third parties

We may receive information from third-party services such as:

• Applicant tracking or recruiting platforms used to manage job applications
• Analytics or advertising partners that provide aggregated usage insights

3) How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Process event sponsorships, registrations, and related communications
• Review and manage job applications and hiring processes
• Personalize content and measure Site performance
• Detect, prevent, and address security or fraud issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

If you participate as a sponsor for an event, your company name or logo may be used for sponsor recognition on event materials or webpages.

4) Legal bases (EEA/UK only)

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, our processing may rely on:

• Contract – to provide services or process requests
• Legitimate interests – such as website security, analytics, and improving services
• Consent – for non-essential cookies or certain marketing activities
• Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory or record-keeping requirements

5) How we share information

We may share information with:

• Service providers / processors (hosting providers, analytics services, email systems, recruiting platforms, payment processors such as PayPal) that help operate the Site
• Professional advisors such as lawyers or accountants
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property
• Business transferees in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar corporate transaction

We do not sell personal information.

Some jurisdictions define certain advertising-related disclosures as “sharing.” Where applicable, you may exercise privacy choices as described below.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, understand how visitors use the Site, and improve performance.

Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality, including security and session management
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
• Advertising cookies used by third-party platforms where applicable

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

If implemented, our cookie preference tools may allow you to manage certain cookie settings directly on the Site.

Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

7) Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Correct or update personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Receive a portable copy of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
• Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal data for targeted advertising (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact info@ctp-web.com.

We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

If we deny a request, you may appeal by emailing info@ctp-web.com with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject line.

8) Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Responding to inquiries
• Managing recruitment processes
• Administering event sponsorships or registrations
• Maintaining business and accounting records
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

Job applicant records may be retained pursuant to employment and equal opportunity laws.

9) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure.

10) International transfers

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred internationally.

Where required, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses may be used.

11) Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12) Third-party sites & services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These include recruiting platforms and payment processors such as PayPal.

Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Material updates will be posted on this page.

14) Contact us

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc.
10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215
Columbia, MD 21046
info@ctp-web.com

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