Privacy Policy

Introduction

Global Data Strategy ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through our website and in the course of providing our services. By using this website or engaging us, you acknowledge the practices described here.

Information you provide to us

We collect personal information that you choose to give us, for example when you complete an inquiry form, request a proposal, or correspond with us. This may include:

• Your name and the organization you represent;
• Your work email address and, where you provide it, a phone number;
• The nature of your inquiry, project requirements, and any details you include in your message;
• Information exchanged during an Engagement that is necessary to deliver the Services.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This can include your approximate location derived from your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is aggregated and used to understand how the site is used and to improve it. Our use of cookies is described separately in our Cookie Policy.

How we use your information

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Respond to inquiries and prepare proposals;
• Provide, manage, and improve our services;
• Communicate with you about an Engagement or your request;
• Maintain records and meet legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations;
• Understand and improve the performance of our website.

We do not use the information you provide to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you.

Legal bases for processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, where you have given it; the performance of a contract with you; our legitimate interests in operating and promoting our practice in a manner that does not override your rights; and compliance with legal obligations.

Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who support our operations — such as hosting, analytics, and communication tools — under obligations of confidentiality and only as needed;
• Where required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request;
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our clients, our practice, or others;
• In connection with a business transfer, where information may be passed to a successor under equivalent protections.

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Inquiry information that does not lead to an Engagement is kept for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymized. Records relating to Engagements are retained for the period required to administer the relationship and meet our obligations.

Data security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights in respect of your personal information, including the right to access the information we hold, to request correction of inaccurate information, to request deletion, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the end of this policy. We will respond within the period required by applicable law.

International transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access our website or engage us from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we take steps to ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards.

Children's privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses and professionals and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-party links

Our website may reference or link to third-party platforms and tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, by additional notice.