At Real Time Data Stats, we are committed to protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a market research and consulting company that relies on real-time data analytics, we recognize the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring transparency in our data processing activities. This policy outlines our approach to GDPR compliance and the measures we implement to protect personal information.

1. Scope of the Policy

This GDPR Policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party service providers who process personal data on behalf of [Your Company Name]. It encompasses all data collection, storage, processing, and sharing activities. We ensure that all personnel involved in data handling are trained in GDPR principles and are aware of their responsibilities.

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect personal data only for specific, legitimate purposes related to our research activities. This data may include, but is not limited to, names, contact details, demographic information, and responses to surveys. Our data processing activities are based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: We obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting their personal data for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: We process data when necessary to fulfill contractual obligations with our clients.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process data to pursue legitimate interests, provided such processing does not infringe on individuals’ rights.

3. Transparency and Communication

We are committed to transparency regarding our data processing activities. Individuals whose data we collect are informed about:

• The purpose of data collection.
• The legal basis for processing their data.
• The retention period for their data.
• Their rights under GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, or erase their data.
• We provide clear and accessible privacy notices at the point of data collection and ensure that individuals understand how their data will be used.

4. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, individuals have several rights concerning their personal data. We respect and facilitate these rights, including:

• Right to Access: Individuals can request access to their personal data and information about how it is processed.
• Right to Rectification: Individuals can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Individuals can request the deletion of their personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Individuals can request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Individuals can request their data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another data controller.
• Right to Object: Individuals can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Requests related to these rights can be directed to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) via our official contact channels.

5. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of personal data during transmission and storage.
• Regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal data.
• Employee training on data protection and security best practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Once data is no longer needed, we ensure it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Breach Response

In the event of a personal data breach, we have established procedures to assess the breach, mitigate its effects, and notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals when required under GDPR.