Privacy Policy
last updated: 6 March 2026
At em·paó·er, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
em·paó·er is the trading name of EmpowerDEI Limited, a company registered in Scotland (Company No. SC768856).
1. Who are we?
We are an equity, diversity, and inclusion consultancy that strengthens the leadership and infrastructure behind impactful work. Our registered office is 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4AN. For the purpose of data protection laws, the data controller is EmpowerDEI Limited.
2. How do we collect information from you?
We obtain information about you when you use our website (em-pao-er.com), for example, when you contact us about our services, register for our leadership programs, sign up for our newsletters, or download resources.
3. What type of information is collected?
The personal information we collect might include:
Identity Data: Your name and job title.
Contact Data: Your email address, phone number, and company name.
Technical Data: Your IP address, and information regarding what pages are accessed and when (collected via cookies).
Engagement Data: Information you provide when participating in our workshops, community calls, or surveys.
4. How is your information used?
We may use your information to:
Provide you with the services, leadership development, and consultancy you have requested.
Process a subscription to our employee network management programs.
Send you communications which you have requested and that may be of interest (e.g., DEI insights, resource library updates).
Seek your views or comments on the services we provide.
Notify you of changes to our services.
Improve our website and user experience.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent: Where you have clearly agreed to us processing your data (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract we have with you (e.g., delivering a training program).
Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our business interests to manage our relationship with you and improve our services, provided these do not override your rights.
6. Who has access to your information?
We will not sell or rent your information to third parties. We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may pass your information to our third-party service providers (such as hosting providers, email platforms like Substack, or payment processors) for the purposes of completing tasks and providing services to you on our behalf. However, we disclose only the personal information that is necessary to deliver the service and we have a contract in place that requires them to keep your information secure.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have a choice about whether or not you wish to receive information from us. You can "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails.
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction of inaccurate data.
Request the erasure of your data (the "right to be forgotten").
Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Data portability.
8. Security Precautions
We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely. When you give us personal information, we use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect it. Our site is hosted securely, and access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
9. Use of 'Cookies'
Like many other websites, the em·paó·er website uses cookies. 'Cookies' are small pieces of information sent by an organisation to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. They help us to improve our website and deliver a better, more personalised service. You can switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please email us at hello@em-pao-er.com
This policy is reviewed regularly and was last updated in March 2026.