We are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains in plain language how our company (“we”, “our team”, or “the company”) collects, processes, shares, and safeguards your personal information whenever you visit our website (“Site”) or communicate with us to access our services.
This Policy applies to everyone who visits our Site or interacts with us in a business capacity (“you”). On our Site, you’ll find informational content, reviews, and technology solution comparisons. You don’t need to sign up or create an account just to browse or read our articles. However, if you want to post a comment or review, we will ask for your name and email address. Other types of information we may collect are described in Sections 8 and 9 below.
Please note, when you follow links to third-party websites (such as vendors we review), you will leave our Site and be subject to their privacy policies—we have no control over or access to the personal data those third parties may collect.
We encourage you to read this Policy carefully to understand how we handle your data and the rights you may have under relevant data protection laws. For the purposes of this Policy, “Personal Data” or “Personal Information” means any information that can identify you, either alone or when combined with other data.
Important: Nothing in this Policy limits your legal rights under applicable privacy laws.
Key Terms
- Applicable Laws: Includes GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy regulations.
- Business Contacts: Employees or representatives from our partner companies.
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act.
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU).
- Users: Anyone who visits, browses, or uses our Site.
- You: Refers to all Users and Business Contacts.
When We Collect Your Information
- When you visit or navigate our website
- When you leave comments, reviews, or otherwise interact with our content
- When you provide business contact details as a current or potential partner
- When you contact us via social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Table of Contents
- Types of Data We Collect and Why
- Data Security and Storage
- Sharing Your Information
- Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Your Data Protection Rights
- Children’s Privacy
- Third-Party Links and Services
- Log Data Collection
- Analytics and Tracking Technologies
- California Privacy Rights
1. What Data Do We Collect and Why?
| Type of Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Shared With | If Not Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, logs, analytics info | Usage analytics, performance, marketing | Consent or legitimate interest | Google, AWS, Tableau, Snowflake | Site may not function correctly |
| Name and email | For posting comments or reviews | Consent | Google, CDN hosting | Unable to post comments/reviews |
| Professional information (name, company, role) | Business communications | Legitimate interest | CRM, Google, servers | Limited business communication |
| Social media accounts | Digital marketing | Consent or legitimate interest | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Limited personalized promotions |
2. How We Protect and Store Your Data
We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. This includes internal security policies, data encryption, and protected server infrastructure.
Your information is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Afterward, all personal data will be safely and permanently deleted.
3. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or lease your personal data. Your data may only be shared with trusted third parties that help us deliver our services, including:
- Technology providers (hosting, analytics, technical services)
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate changes
- Legal authorities, if required by law
4. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be stored or processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States. By continuing to use our Site, you agree to such lawful, protected transfers.
5. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request the personal data we have about you
- Rectify: Correct any inaccurate information
- Delete: Ask us to erase your information
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Restrict: Limit how we use your data
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us via the details at the end of this Policy.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we recommend you review their policies before sharing any information.
8. Log Data
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical details, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and timestamps. This helps us monitor Site performance and resolve technical issues.
9. Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve user experience. These tools may collect anonymized data using cookies or other technologies.
10. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including:
- Knowing what personal data we have collected in the past 12 months
- Knowing with whom your data has been shared
- Requesting that we delete your personal information
Please contact us to exercise these rights using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please reach out to us through the contact details provided on our website.