Hello! I’m a pharmacist, and I want to explain GlobalData’s privacy policy in a way that’s easy to understand. This policy explains how GlobalData collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit their websites, sign up for newsletters, purchase services, or interact with them in any way. Here’s what you need to know:
**Who is GlobalData?** GlobalData is a group of companies that collect and process data primarily for businesses, not individual consumers. Their websites are mostly used by companies, not children. If you’re under 18, they don’t knowingly collect your information.
**What information do they collect?** GlobalData may collect different types of your personal data, including:
– **Identity Data**: Your name, job title, or username.
– **Contact Data**: Your address, email, or phone number.
– **Financial Data**: Payment details like bank or credit card information.
– **Transaction Data**: Records of payments you’ve made or services you’ve purchased.
– **Technical Data**: Your IP address, login details, browser type, or device information.
– **Profile Data**: Your interests, preferences, or feedback.
– **Marketing Data**: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications.
They may also collect **Aggregated Data**, which is statistical or demographic information that doesn’t directly identify you. For example, they might use this to understand how many users visit a specific part of their website.
**How do they collect this information?** GlobalData gets your data in a few ways:
1. **Direct interactions**: When you fill out forms, purchase services, subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or respond to surveys.
2. **Automated technologies**: When you visit their website, they may collect data about your device and browsing habits using tools like cookies.
3. **Third parties**: They may receive your data from other companies, such as analytics providers, public sources, or your employer (if you’re accessing a service through work).
**How do they use your data?** GlobalData uses your personal data for several purposes, including:
– Registering you as a new customer or event attendee.
– Processing and delivering your orders.
– Managing their relationship with you (e.g., notifying you of changes or responding to inquiries).
– Sending you marketing communications if you’ve agreed to receive them or purchased their services.
– Improving their website, products, and services.
– Sharing your details with third parties (with your consent or for legitimate business purposes).
They only use your data when the law allows them to, such as:
– To fulfill a contract with you.
– For their legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services or growing their business).
– To comply with legal obligations.
**Do they share your data with others?** GlobalData may share your data with:
– **Internal teams** within their group of companies to provide services.
– **External service providers** (e.g., IT support, legal advisors, or payment processors).
– **Regulators or authorities** if required by law.
– **Third parties** for marketing or business opportunities (with your consent or when permitted by law).
If they transfer your data outside the UK, they ensure it’s protected by using safeguards like standard contractual clauses or obtaining your consent.
**How do they protect your data?** GlobalData uses security measures to protect your information, such as:
– Encrypting sensitive data during transmission.
– Limiting access to your data to employees who need to know.
– Having procedures in place to handle data breaches.
**How long do they keep your data?** They only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes they collected it for. In some cases, they may anonymize your data (remove identifiable details) and use it indefinitely for research or statistics.
**What are your rights?** Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– **Access**: Request a copy of the data they hold about you.
– **Correction**: Ask them to update inaccurate or incomplete data.
– **Erasure**: Ask them to delete your data (though there may be legal reasons they can’t always do this).
– **Restriction**: Ask them to temporarily stop processing your data in certain situations.
– **Portability**: Request your data in a machine-readable format to transfer it to another party.
– **Objection**: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., marketing).
You can exercise these rights by contacting GlobalData’s Data Compliance Officer at:
– **Address**: John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, UK
– **Email**: [email protected]
If you’re a resident in the EU, you can also contact GlobalData France at 133 bis Rue de l’Université, 75007, Paris, France.
**What about cookies?** Cookies are small files that store information on your device. GlobalData uses cookies for various purposes, such as:
– **Strictly necessary cookies**: Required for the website to function (e.g., logging in or using shopping carts).
– **Analytical cookies**: Help them understand how users interact with their site to improve it.
– **Functionality cookies**: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region).
– **Targeting cookies**: Make their website and ads more relevant to your interests.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use their website fully.
**Special notes for residents in California (CCPA):** If you live in California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can ask GlobalData not to sell your personal information by emailing [email protected]. They won’t discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
**Special notes for residents in China:** If you live in China, GlobalData follows local laws like the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). They will obtain your consent for processing sensitive data and may transfer your data outside China if permitted by law. You have rights under PIPL, but exercising some rights (e.g., withdrawing consent) may affect the services they can provide.
**What if you have questions or concerns?** If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data rights, you can contact GlobalData’s Data Compliance Officer using the details above. If you’re unhappy with how they’ve handled your data, you can also file a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
GlobalData values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. They encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates and to keep your information accurate and up to date.