GDPR Privacy Notice for BizFoundr.com At BizFoundr.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us. 1. Data Controller Information BizFoundr Website: www.bizfoundr.com Email: [email protected] For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is BizFoundr. 2. What Personal Data We Collect We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you: Subscribe to our newsletter Submit a contact form Leave comments on our blog Participate in promotions or surveys The types of personal data we may collect include: Name Email address Business information (if applicable) IP address Any other information you provide to us voluntarily 3. Legal Basis for Processing Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds: Consent: If you have voluntarily provided your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter). Contractual Necessity: To fulfill any agreement or contract we may have with you. Legitimate Interests: To analyze and improve our website, communicate with you, or for direct marketing purposes (unless you opt out). Legal Obligations: Where we are required to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation. 4. How We Use Your Personal Data We use your personal data to: Provide and improve our services Communicate with you via email or other contact methods Send you newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent) Respond to your inquiries or feedback Analyze website performance and user behavior 5. Data Sharing and Third Parties We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers, such as: Email marketing platforms: To manage newsletters and other email communications Analytics providers: Like Google Analytics, to track and report on website traffic IT and hosting services: For the operation of the website Any third parties we work with are obligated to protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and cannot use your data for their own purposes. 6. Data Retention We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 7). 7. Your GDPR Rights As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights: Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data. Right to Data Portability: You can ask us to provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes. Right to Withdraw Consent: If you provided consent for the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. 8. International Data Transfers If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the EEA. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or reliance on an adequacy decision by the European Commission. 9. Data Security We take the security of your personal data seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 10. Cookies Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site. 11. Complaints If you believe that we have processed your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority in your country or the country where you believe the infringement took place. 12. Changes to This GDPR Privacy Notice We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice from time to time in response to legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. 13. Contact Us If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Notice, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Website: www.bizfoundr.com
