GDPR Compliance
Your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation
GDPR Compliance Statement
Last updated: December 2023
🇪🇺 What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018, in the European Union. It strengthens the rights of individuals regarding their personal data and imposes strict rules on organizations that collect and process this data.
Our Commitment to GDPR
ToolsHub is fully committed to complying with GDPR requirements and protecting the privacy rights of all our users, including those in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- We process data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
- We collect only necessary data for specific purposes
- We ensure data accuracy and maintain security
- We respect user rights and provide control over data
- We maintain proper documentation of data processing
Data We Process
We are transparent about the data we collect and process:
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Data (IP, Browser Info) |
Security, Analytics, Service Improvement | Legitimate Interest | 26 Months |
| Usage Data (Tool Usage Patterns) |
Service Optimization, Feature Development | Legitimate Interest | 24 Months |
| Cookie Data (Preferences, Settings) |
Personalization, Functionality | Consent | Session to 2 Years |
| Contact Data (Email, Messages) |
Customer Support, Communication | Contractual Necessity | 3 Years |
Data Protection Principles
We adhere to GDPR's core data protection principles:
- Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process data legally and are transparent about how we use it
- Purpose Limitation: We collect data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
- Data Minimization: We only collect data that is adequate, relevant, and necessary
- Accuracy: We keep personal data accurate and up to date
- Storage Limitation: We keep data only as long as necessary
- Integrity and Confidentiality: We ensure appropriate security of personal data
- Accountability: We take responsibility for compliance with these principles
Your GDPR Rights
As an individual, you have specific rights under GDPR
Right to Access
You can request access to your personal data and information about how we process it
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restriction
You can request temporary restriction of processing in specific situations
Right to Data Portability
You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
You can object to processing of your personal data in certain cases
Right to Automated Decisions
You have rights regarding automated decision making and profiling
Right to Complain
You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our Compliance Measures
Steps we've taken to ensure GDPR compliance
Data Mapping
Comprehensive documentation of all data processing activities and data flows
Security Measures
Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational security measures
Consent Management
Robust systems for obtaining and managing user consent where required
DPA with Partners
Data Processing Agreements with all third-party service providers
Breach Procedures
Established procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating data breaches
Staff Training
Regular data protection training for all employees handling personal data
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@toolshub.com
- Response Time: We will respond to all requests within 30 days
- Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing requests
- No Fee: Exercising your rights is free of charge
For complex requests, we may extend the response time by an additional two months, but we will inform you of this within one month of receiving your request.