GDPR Compliant Policy Statement Price Comparison Affiliate Site
Introduction
This policy statement outlines how we at Searchingness.com, a price comparison affiliate site, comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure that the privacy and protection of our visitors’ and affiliates’ personal data are respected and safeguarded.
We would like to inform you that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affects our product’s affiliated sites. The GDPR is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
As a result, we must adhere to the strict requirements outlined by the GDPR. We want to assure you that we take data protection seriously and are committed to complying with the GDPR’s key rules.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We will only process personal data where there is a lawful basis for doing so. The lawful bases we rely on are:
Consent:
When you provide your explicit consent for us to collect and process your personal data.
We will obtain your informed consent before collecting any personal data. This means that we will explain in clear and easy-to-understand language what type of data we collect and how we will use it. You will be given the option to opt-in to the collection of your personal data.
Contractual obligation:
Where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Legitimate interest:
Where the processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
Personal Data Collection and Use
We collect personal data from our visitors and affiliates for the purpose of providing a price comparison service. The personal data we collect includes:
Name and contact details:
For example, Name, Email
Device information:
IP address, browser type, and operating system.
We will only collect and use personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and we will not share it with third parties unless we have your explicit consent to do so or where required by law.
Right to Access and Right to Erasure
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to request that we delete it. Please get in touch with us using the contact details shown below to exercise these rights.
Right to Access:
As a visitor, you have the right to request any data of yours that we have been storing. We will be aware of where we store data, even if we use a third-party service. If you would like to request access to your data, please contact us and we will provide you with the requested information.
Right to be Forgotten:
If you withdraw your consent, we will delete any of your personal data that we have stored. We take your privacy seriously, and you have the right to request that we erase any personal data that we have collected from you.
Data Security
We take the security of personal data very seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. To make sure our security measures are successful, we review and improve them frequently.
Breach Policy
We have developed a plan of action in case of a data breach, which includes notifying all affected parties quickly. We take all necessary steps to prevent data breaches and ensure that all data is stored securely.
Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a personal data breach, we will promptly notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy statement at any time, so please review it frequently. Any modifications or clarifications will be effective right away once they are posted on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the handling of your personal information, please feel free to contact us. We are committed to providing you with the highest level of data protection and privacy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our GDPR-compliant policy statement, please contact us at [Contact Information].
Name and contact details:
Name, Email at email@address.com
