GDPR Policy

 

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation that gives individuals greater control over their personal data. Any organization that collects, processes, or stores personal information of EU residents must comply with strict data-protection and privacy standards.

iTechPublishers is fully committed to GDPR compliance. We have updated our Privacy Policy, internal procedures, and data-handling practices to ensure transparency, security, and lawful processing of personal information. Our goal is to ensure that every user clearly understands how their data is collected, stored, used, shared, and protected.

We operate with complete transparency and accountability, creating a secure and trustworthy environment where individuals can confidently engage with our platform.

Data Collection & Processing

iTechPublishers collects limited personal information from customers, partners, employees, suppliers, and individuals who interact with our website or services. This may include:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Contact number

    • Professional or business details

    • Other identifiable information voluntarily provided

All personal data is:

    • Collected lawfully and fairly

    • Used only for legitimate business purposes

    • Stored securely (digital and physical)

    • Protected against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss

Our GDPR Commitment

We ensure that iTechPublishers:

    • Fully complies with GDPR requirements

    • Protects the rights and privacy of users, staff, and partners

    • Maintains transparency in data collection and usage

    • Implements safeguards against data breaches and unauthorized access

Scope & Responsibility

This policy applies to all operations of iTechPublishers, including:

    • Headquarters and operational offices

    • Employees, contractors, and interns

    • Third-party vendors and service providers working on our behalf

All team members with access to personal data are responsible for handling it securely, using strong passwords, and protecting both electronic and physical records.

Roles & Responsibilities

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The DPO is responsible for overseeing GDPR compliance, managing data-protection practices, handling subject access requests, and approving third-party data agreements.

IT Manager

Ensures system security, encryption, secure storage, regular audits, and protected data transfers.

Marketing Manager

Ensures that all marketing communications, campaigns, and data-driven activities comply with GDPR guidelines.

Data Usage & Storage

We ensure personal data is:

    • Used only for defined, legitimate purposes

    • Reviewed and updated regularly

    • Deleted when no longer required

Additional safeguards include:

    • Locked storage for physical documents

    • Secure shredding of outdated paper records

    • Secure servers with regular backups

    • Screen locking on unattended systems

    • Encryption for electronic data transfers

    • No transfer of data outside the EEA unless compliant safeguards are in place

Data Accuracy

We take reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate and up to date. Inaccurate or outdated information is corrected or deleted promptly upon identification.

Subject Access Requests (SARs)

Individuals have the right to:

    • Know what personal data we hold

    • Understand how their data is used

    • Request corrections or deletion (where applicable)

Requests can be submitted via email:
info@itechpublishers.com

We respond within 14 days after identity verification.

Legal Disclosures

Personal data may be disclosed to law-enforcement or regulatory authorities only when legally required. All such requests are reviewed and approved by the DPO before disclosure.

Ensuring GDPR Compliance

Our GDPR framework includes:

    • Clear data-collection categories

    • Transparent cookie usage policies

    • Defined legal bases for processing

    • Controlled third-party data sharing

    • Secure international data-transfer measures

    • Defined data-retention timelines

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