We are committed to ensuring transparency and giving you full control over your personal data. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter, the “Policy”) explains how we (also referred to as “the company”, “we”, or “our team”) collect, use, share, and store your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or engage with us in connection with our services.
This Policy applies to all visitors to our Site as well as representatives of businesses we may have a commercial relationship with (collectively referred to as “you”). Our Site provides informational content about our services, including comparisons and analyses of technology solutions. Registration is not required to browse or read our reviews. However, if you choose to leave a comment or review, we will ask for your name and email address. Additional details on the information we collect are outlined in Sections 8 and 9 of this Policy.
Please note that if you click on links that take you to third-party websites (e.g., reviewed providers), you will leave our Site and be subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We do not access or utilize any personal data collected by those third parties.
We recommend reading this Policy carefully to understand how your data is handled and what rights you may exercise regarding your information. When we refer to “Personal Information” or “Personal Data,” we mean any data that, either alone or combined with other data, can identify a natural person.
Note: This Policy does not limit any of your rights under applicable data protection laws.
Key Definitions
- Applicable Regulations: Includes the GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws.
- Business Representatives: Employees or agents of our business partners, such as vendors or strategic allies.
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act.
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union.
- Users: Individuals who visit, browse, or interact with our Site.
- You: Refers to Users, Business Representatives, and anyone connected to our services.
When We Process Your Personal Information
We may process your data in the following situations:
- When you visit or navigate our Site.
- When you post comments, reviews, or otherwise interact with us.
- When we use business contact details of existing or potential partners.
- When you engage with us through social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).
Table of Contents
- What Information We Collect and Why
- How We Protect and Store Your Data
- Who We Share Your Data With
- International Data Transfers
- Your Privacy Rights
- Children’s Data
- Third-Party Links and Interactions
- Log Files
- Analytics Tools
- Special Provisions Under California Law (CCPA)
1. What Information We Collect and Why
| Type of Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Third Parties Involved | Consequence of Not Providing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, logs, analytics | Site performance, statistics, marketing | Consent or legitimate interest | Google, AWS, Tableau, Snowflake | Potential browsing issues |
| Name and email | To post comments or reviews | Consent | Google, CDN Hosting | You won’t be able to participate publicly |
| Professional data (name, company, role) | Business communication | Legitimate interest | Google, CRM, servers | Limited communication options |
| Social media profiles | Digital marketing | Consent or legitimate interest | Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter | Limited personalized campaigns |
2. Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss of your personal data. These include internal access controls, data encryption, and secure server environments.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties to help deliver our services, such as:
- Technology vendors: Hosting, analytics, technical support
- Corporate changes: In case of a merger, acquisition, or business restructuring
- Legal requirements: If required to comply with legal obligations or court orders
4. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that such transfers may occur under appropriate legal safeguards.
5. Your Data Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access: Find out what data we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or outdated data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a readable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Policy.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly and take appropriate action.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may include links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
8. Log Files
We automatically collect certain data during your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, visited pages, and timestamps. This information helps us monitor system performance and detect technical issues.
9. Analytics Tools
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site and to improve your experience. These tools may collect anonymized data through cookies or similar technologies.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including:
- The right to know what personal data we have collected in the past 12 months
- The right to know with whom your data has been shared
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this Policy.