Cookies and Privacy
At GWMarketing we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookies and Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us, and explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal data:
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Email Address – To communicate with you, send updates, and provide marketing material.
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Company Name – To personalize and optimize our marketing services.
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Phone Number – For direct communication, customer support, and verification of business details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
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Consent – By providing us with your information, you consent to us using your data for the purposes outlined in this policy (e.g., marketing communications).
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Contractual Necessity – To provide the services you have requested from us.
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Legitimate Interests – To improve our website and marketing services, unless overridden by your rights and interests under GDPR.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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Providing Our Services – To deliver marketing services and manage customer relations.
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Marketing Communications – To send you relevant information, promotional material, and updates regarding our services.
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Customer Support – To respond to any inquiries, requests, or issues you may have.
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Website Analytics – To analyze user behavior on our website for improvements.
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Legal Compliance – To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with our website, enabling us to improve functionality and provide personalized content.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of our website.
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Analytics Cookies: Used to gather data on how our website is used to help us improve it.
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Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertising content that is relevant to you.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
4. GDPR Rights and Your Data
As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR:
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Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold.
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Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if the data is needed for legal obligations).
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Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
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Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or transfer it to another service provider.
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Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on consent as the basis for processing your data, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email address]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by the GDPR.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that help us operate our website and services (e.g., hosting services, email platforms).
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may retain anonymized data for statistical and analytical purposes.
8. International Transfers of Personal Data
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to countries outside of the EEA that do not have the same data protection laws. In such cases, we will take steps to ensure that your personal data is protected in accordance with the GDPR, including using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated "Effective Date" and "Last Updated" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies and Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:
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Email: legal@gwmarketingresults.com
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.