GDPR Privacy Policy – Global IDP
At Global IDP, safeguarding your personal data is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and use your information when you interact with us. Effective from 22nd February 2020, this policy governs all personal data processing on our platform.
📋 Table of Contents
- Summary
- Our Contact Information
- Your Visit to Our Website
- Your Use of Our Website
- Marketing Communications
- Information Obtained from Third Parties
- Disclosure and Additional Uses of Your Information
- Information Retention Duration
- Security Measures for Your Information
- Transfers Outside the European Economic Area
- Your Rights Concerning Your Information
- Changes to Our Privacy Policy
- Children’s Privacy
✅ Summary
Data Controller: Global IDP LTD
How We Collect Data: We collect data when you interact with us—such as submitting forms, making purchases, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us directly. We also collect data via cookies and sometimes from third parties.
What We Collect:
- Name, email, address, phone number
- Payment details (e.g., credit card info)
- IP address, location, device/browser type
- Website usage data (pages visited, clicks, session time)
- Social media profiles (if connected)
- Company name, VAT number (if applicable)
- Interaction and transaction history
How We Use It: For administrative tasks, processing orders, improving our website and services, complying with legal obligations, and sending marketing (only with your consent).
Disclosure: We may share data with service providers or legal authorities if required.
Do We Sell Your Info? No. However, we may share data with sponsors/partners when you register for webinars, download whitepapers, etc., with clear disclosure.
📍 Our Contact Information
Data Controller:
Global IDP LTD
71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2H 9JQ, UNITED KINGDOM
Phone/WhatsApp: +44 7537 105063
Email: hello@globalidp.org
🌐 When You Visit Our Website
Web Server Logs
Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, collects log data (e.g., IP address, browser, OS, time of access, referral URLs).
- Used for IT security and threat detection.
- Not used to personally identify users unless criminal activity is suspected.
Legal Basis:
- Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Analytics
We use log data to analyze website performance and improve usability.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest to improve user experience.
📱 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Site functionality
- Analytics
- Personalization
- Marketing
You can control cookies via browser settings or third-party tools. Refer to our full Cookie Policy for details.
Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for guidance on disabling cookies.
📩 When You Contact Us
If you email us, we collect your email address and any content shared in your message.
Legal Basis:
- Legitimate interest (for support/queries)
- Contractual necessity (if it concerns a purchase/service)
Contact Forms
We collect personal data such as name, email, and the content of your message.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
Postal or Phone
If you contact us by post or phone, we collect only the info necessary to respond to your query.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and/or contractual necessity
💬 Marketing Communications
You will receive marketing only with your explicit consent or if legally permitted under soft opt-in rules.
You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly.
🔄 Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:
- Mailing list providers
- Webinar or event platforms
- Marketing partners
You’ll be notified where applicable and provided the opportunity to opt out.
📤 Disclosure to Third Parties
We may disclose data:
- To partners for co-hosted events or whitepapers (with notice)
- To service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools)
- If required by law or legal proceedings
- To enforce or protect our legal rights
We do not sell your personal data.
📦 Information Retention Duration
We retain data:
- For as long as necessary to fulfill service or legal requirements
- As required by tax laws, or to protect legal claims
- Retention periods are proportionate and limited
🔐 Security Measures
- Data is stored on secure servers
- SSL encryption protects data in transit
- Access is limited to authorized personnel
We regularly review and update our security practices.
🌍 Transfers Outside the EEA
We may transfer data to countries outside the EEA, including to providers compliant with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or with appropriate safeguards in place.
🧠 Profiling
We may use automated tools for:
- Website personalization
- Ad targeting
- Engagement analysis
This helps us improve user experience but does not include any decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects.
🧾 Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge complaints with a Data Protection Authority
Contact us at hello@globalidp.org to exercise your rights.
🚫 Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors.
🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
Last updated: 22 February 2020
