Last Updated: 07.04.2025.
At Standpoint Communications (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website [www.standpointcommunications.com] (the “Website”, “Site”), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agreed to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal data (i.e. any information related to an identified or identifiable natural person) as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
• Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number);
• Business Information (e.g., company name, job title);
• Website Usage Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent);
• Marketing Preferences;
• Any information you provide via contact forms or email correspondence;
• During your visits, we may use software tools such as JavaScript to measure and collect session information;
• We may also collect technical information to help us identify your device for fraud prevention and diagnostic purposes;
• We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the platform. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about who and when you use our and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our platform, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes;
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data:
• When you contact us by email;
• Through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data to:
• Provide, operate, and maintain our Website;
• Communicate with you and respond to inquiries;
• Send you relevant marketing and promotional content (if you have consented);
• Improve our services and customer experience;
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud;
• Statistics.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
• Consent – when you give clear permission for us to process your personal data;
• Contract – to fulfil a contract or take steps before entering a contract;
• Legal Obligation – for compliance with legal requirements;
• Legitimate Interests – to improve our services and marketing (without overriding your rights).
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, CRM platforms);
• Our professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal counsel);
• Providers of social media platforms;
• Legal authorities, if required by law;
• Advertising networks (for advertisements).
We do not sell your personal data.
6. International Transfers
If we process data in a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA)) or if the processing takes place in the context of the use of third-party services or the disclosure or transfer of data to other persons, bodies or companies, this will only take place in accordance with the legal requirements.
Subject to express consent or contractually or legally required transfer, we only process or have the data processed in third countries with a recognized level of data protection, contractual obligation through so-called standard protection clauses of the EU Commission, in the presence of certifications or binding internal data protection regulations (Art. 44 to 49 GDPR).
7. Data Retention
We retain your data if you have consented to the processing at most until you withdraw your consent and, in any case, only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
If we require the data for the performance of a contract, we store your data for no longer than the duration of the contractual relationship with you or statutory retention periods.
If we use the data based on a legitimate interest, we store your data at most if your interest in deletion or anonymization does not prevail.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data;
• Request correction or deletion of your data;
• Object to processing or request restriction;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Data portability;
• Non-discrimination;
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., your local Data Protection Authority).
Unless expressly stated at the time of collection, the provision of data is not required or obligatory.
We do not use Automated Decision-making, like profiling for instance.
To exercise any of the above-mentioned rights, please contact us at [info@standpointcommunications.com].
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy hereunder.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data and protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: info@standpointcommunications.com
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 07.04.2025.
This Cookie Policy explains how Standpoint Communications (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies do not contain any directly personal data, so that the protection of your privacy is guaranteed. They only help us improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and understand how our Site is used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., forms, navigation);
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with our Website (e.g., Google Analytics);
• Functional Cookies – Remember choices and preferences (e.g., language settings);
• Marketing Cookies – Track visitors across websites to show relevant ads.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place their own cookies (e.g., Google, Meta/Facebook, LinkedIn). These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• View which cookies are stored;
• Block all or specific types of cookies;
• Delete all cookies when closing your browser.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Consent
Upon visiting our Website, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences via a banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, reach out at: info@standpointcommunications.com