Effective Date: 1st January 2022
At The Economic Awakening, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and users, ensuring that their personal data is protected in accordance with international privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data privacy laws applicable across the regions where we operate.
This policy outlines how we may collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, including any data submitted through forms or other means of interaction.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data through our website:
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information
- IP address and browser information
- Usage data (e.g., interactions with our website, preferences)
- Any additional information you provide via forms, surveys, or other input fields.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
- Send relevant communications (with your consent, if required)
- Analyze and monitor website usage to enhance user experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:
- Your explicit consent, when required (e.g., for marketing communications)
- The performance of a contract (e.g., when you submit an inquiry or form)
- Legitimate business interests, such as improving our website or services
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing and International Transfers
As a US-based company, we may transfer your personal data internationally, including to the US and other countries where our data storage systems or partners are located. We ensure that any data transferred outside the UK, EU, or EEA is done in compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws through the use of appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Protection Agreements (DPAs)
- Compliance with US privacy laws, such as CCPA.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access, rectify, or erase your data
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (for processing based on consent)
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK, or a relevant authority in the EU or US).
For residents of California, you may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to request information on how your data is collected and shared, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
7. Security of Your Data
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure data storage, and access controls to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to process data or provide services on our behalf. These third parties are carefully vetted, and we ensure they comply with applicable data protection laws.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to collect information about how you use our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the form below with “GDPR query” in the subject line.
This GDPR Policy is subject to updates, and any changes will be reflected on this page. By continuing to use and interact with our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Last updated: 4th September 2024
