GDPR Policy
This GDPR Policy pertains to all data subjects whose personal data is collected, in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that this notice is made available to data subjects before PodSwap collects/processes their personal data. All Employees/Staff of PodSwap who engage with data subjects are responsible for ensuring that this notice is brought to the data subject’s attention and their consent for the processing of their data is obtained.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Who are we?
We are a social media marketing company that provides growth products and assistance for various social media platforms.
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) and data protection representatives can be directly contacted via support ‘at’ podswap.com.
The personal data we would like to collect from you is:
– Personal data type: Source PodSwap (where PodSwap obtained the personal data from if it has not been collected directly from you, the data subject. Note if the personal data has been accessed from publicly accessible sources).
The personal data we collect will be used for the following purposes: To manage your PodSwap account and to receive periodic emails from us.
Our legal basis for processing the personal data: To facilitate the setup of your PodSwap account.
Any legitimate interests pursued by us, or third parties we use, are as follows: No involvement of third parties.
The special categories of personal data concerned are: Information required for managing your account.
CONSENT
By granting consent to this privacy notice, you are granting us permission to process your personal data specifically for the identified purposes. Consent is a prerequisite for PodSwap to process both types of personal data, and it must be explicitly given. We will always provide you with an explanation of why and how sensitive personal data is being requested and used.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account through this link: [Account Deletion Link](https://podswap.com/app/members/personal-data/delete).
RETENTION PERIOD
PodSwap will process personal data for the duration of your tenure as a PodSwap customer and will retain the personal data for the same duration.
Your rights as a data subject:
While we possess or process your personal data, you, as the data subject, have the following rights:
– Right of access – You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you.
– Right of rectification – You have the right to correct data that we hold about you that is inaccurate or incomplete.
– Right to be forgotten – In certain circumstances, you can request the data we hold about you to be erased from our records.
– Right to restriction of processing – Where certain conditions apply, you have the right to restrict the processing.
– Right of portability – You have the right to have the data we hold about you transferred to another organization.
– Right to object – You have the right to object to certain types of processing such as direct marketing.
– Right to object to automated processing, including profiling – You also have the right not to be subject to the legal effects of automated processing or profiling.
– Right to judicial review: In the event that your request under rights of access is refused, we will provide you with a reason. You have the right to lodge a complaint as outlined in clause 3.6 below.
All of the above requests will be forwarded if a third party is involved in the processing of your personal data (as mentioned in 3.4 above).
Complaints:
If you wish to make a complaint about how your personal data is being processed by PodSwap, or how your complaint has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the supervisory authority and PodSwap’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Supervisory authority contact details:
Contact Name: Vincent Valentine
Email: support ‘at’ podswap.com
Privacy statement: Read more about how and why we use your data on our privacy policy page
ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENT
Personal data:
Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data is defined as: “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.”
How we use your information:
This privacy notice explains how we, PodSwap, will collect and use your personal data for the following purposes: cookies, complaints, subscriptions, emails, and support.
Why does PodSwap need to collect and store personal data?
To provide you with our services, we need to collect personal data for cookies, complaints, subscriptions, emails, and support. We are committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is appropriate for this purpose and does not constitute an invasion of your privacy. In terms of being contacted for marketing purposes, PodSwap will seek your additional consent.
Will PodSwap share my personal data with anyone else?
PodSwap will never disclose your personal details to third-party companies.
How will PodSwap use the personal data it collects about me?
PodSwap will process and use the information you provide in compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will strive to keep your information accurate and up-to-date and will not retain it for longer than necessary. PodSwap is obligated to retain information in accordance with the law, including information needed for income tax and audit purposes. Certain types of personal data may also be retained beyond these periods based on individual business needs.
Under what circumstances will PodSwap contact me?
We aim not to be intrusive and pledge not to ask irrelevant or unnecessary questions. Furthermore, the information you provide will be subject to rigorous measures and procedures to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or disclosure.
Can I find out the personal data that the organization holds about me?
Upon your request, PodSwap can confirm what information we hold about you and how it is processed. If PodSwap holds personal data about you, you can request the following information:
– Identity and the contact details of the person or organization that has determined how and why your data is processed. In some cases, this will be a representative in the EU.
– Contact details of the data protection officer, where applicable.
– The purpose of the processing, as well as the legal basis for processing.
– If the processing is based on the legitimate interests of PodSwap or a third party, information about those interests.
– The categories of personal data collected, stored, and processed.
– Recipient(s) or categories of recipients to whom the data is/will be disclosed.
– If we intend to transfer the personal data to a third country or international organization, information about how we ensure this is done securely.
– How long the data will be stored
If you have any concerns regarding GDPR please get in contact with us.