At The Tech Insider (thetech-insider.com), we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679). This policy outlines your rights and our responsibilities in managing personal data for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by The Lead Crafters, a B2B marketing and lead generation company. As a data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data collected via this site.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name and surname
- Business email address
- Company name
- Job title and role
- IP address and geolocation data
- Behavioral data (page views, time spent, browser data)
This data may be collected when you:
- Download gated content
- Fill out forms
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Engage with our content via third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, email campaigns)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit forms or agree to receive marketing.
- Legitimate Interest: To analyze performance and improve our offerings.
- Contractual Necessity: If you engage with us for services or downloads.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with law.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide you with requested content (eBooks, whitepapers, guides, etc.)
- Send email updates, newsletters, and marketing campaigns
- Analyze site traffic and optimize performance
- Retarget ads and personalize your digital experience
- Share with our publishing or lead generation partners (with consent)
5. Your Data Protection Rights (under GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Know what data we hold and how we use it
- Right to Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Temporarily stop processing under certain conditions
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, where consent was the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. You may request deletion at any time.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed outside the EEA, including in countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
- Data processing agreements with third-party providers
8. Third-Party Data Processors
We use trusted third-party services (e.g., email platforms, CRM systems, analytics tools) to manage and process data. All vendors are GDPR-compliant and bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to track website usage and improve user experience. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Data Breaches
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by GDPR within 72 hours of discovery.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your data or this GDPR Policy, please contact:
The Lead Crafters
Email: info@theleadcrafters.com
Website: https://theleadcrafters.com
You may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your data is being misused.