Last updated: [21st July 2024]
At CompetitorsCompared.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and rights of our users. This GDPR Compliance Statement outlines our approach to data protection in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
1. Introduction
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. It also addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas.
2. Our Commitment
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We comply with the GDPR and ensure that your personal data is:
2.1. Processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner
2.2. Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
2.3. Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
2.4. Accurate and kept up to date
2.5. Kept in a form which permits identification for no longer than necessary
2.6. Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security
3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
3.1. Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
3.2. Website usage data (through cookies and analytics tools)
3.3. IP addresses
3.4. Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
4.1. Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
4.2. Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
4.3. Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, unless there is a good reason to protect your personal data which overrides those legitimate interests.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
5.1. The right to be informed
5.2. The right of access
5.3. The right to rectification
5.4. The right to erasure
5.5. The right to restrict processing
5.6. The right to data portability
5.7. The right to object
5.8. Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
6. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:
6.1. Encryption of personal data where appropriate
6.2. Regular testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of our security measures
6.3. Procedures to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of processing systems and services
7. Data Breaches
In the case of a personal data breach, we will notify the appropriate supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you without undue delay.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Data Protection Officer
While we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under GDPR, we have designated a point of contact for data protection matters. You can reach our data protection contact at:
[Your Data Protection Contact Information]
10. Changes to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement from time to time. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about our data protection practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Compliance Statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
support@competitorscompared.com