1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This notice explains how Frost & Sullivan Inc. and its affiliates ("we", "our", "us") collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Who This Applies To
This notice applies to:
- Visitors to our websites
- Clients and business contacts
- Research participants
- Marketing recipients
- Job applicants
- Individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA)
3. What We Collect
We may collect:
- Identity and contact data (name, email, phone, company)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device info)
- Usage data (pages visited, interactions)
- Communication records
- Recruitment data
We collect data directly from you or via third-party services (e.g., analytics, social media plugins).
4. Why We Collect It
We process your data to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Deliver services and content
- Improve our offerings
- Conduct research and analysis
- Manage recruitment
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt-in to marketing or provide data voluntarily.
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill service agreements.
- Legal obligation: For compliance with laws.
- Legitimate interests: To improve services and maintain business operations.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required
- Affiliates within Frost & Sullivan
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectify inaccuracies
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits.
11. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings.
12. Third-Party Features
Our websites may include features from third parties (e.g., social media buttons). These are governed by the privacy policies of those providers.
13. External Links
Links to other websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
14. Updates
We may update this notice periodically. Material changes will be posted on our website. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated terms.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]