ESG Voices Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28/12/2024

At ESG Voices, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy, in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, share it, and retain it, and the measures we take to safeguard your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at: contact@esgvoices.com

Data We Collect

When you visit our website, interact with our services, or use specific features, we collect certain types of information as follows:

Website visits: We use cookies and analytical tools to gather data about your interaction with our site. This helps us enhance site performance, deliver more relevant advertising, and improve the user experience.

Cookies serve different functions, such as:

Necessary cookies, ensure the proper functioning of the website by supporting navigation and secure areas.
Analytics cookies, provide insights into how visitors interact with the website, allowing us to improve usability. These are not activated unless you opt-in.
Marketing cookies, which track user activity to provide targeted ads. These are also deactivated by default until accepted.

When visiting ESG Voices, we may collect data such as your location, device type, and browsing patterns. This includes tracking how you navigate through the site to identify potential improvements.

Contact forms: If you fill out our “Contact Us” form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, job title, and company details. This information is used to communicate with you, provide quotes, and address inquiries or customer support requests.

Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. This data is used solely to share updates, news, and announcements related to ESG Voices. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link in every email.

How We Use and Share Your Information

Your personal information is used exclusively for purposes that align with this Privacy Policy, such as improving our services, communicating with you, and fulfilling your requests.

To facilitate our operations, we may share your information:

Within ESG Voices, to ensure efficient service delivery.
With trusted partners who provide essential business services, such as hosting platforms or email marketing providers. These partners process your data only under our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
When required by law or legal processes, such as complying with court orders or legal obligations.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to external parties without your consent.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. For most data, this retention period is up to five years. When retention is no longer necessary, we either delete or anonymize the data.

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, including when the data is no longer required for its original purpose, when consent is withdrawn, or when processing was unlawful.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your data for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to our newsletter. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with a legal or regulatory requirement, such as financial recordkeeping.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving website usability and service delivery, provided it does not override your fundamental rights.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to optimize functionality and analyze user behavior. Cookies can be disabled or managed through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. This includes secure data storage and encryption for sensitive information, as well as restricted access within our organization and partner networks.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with the last modification date indicated.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@esgvoices.com

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.