GDPR Compliance
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 27, 2025
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to all organizations operating within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), as well as organizations outside the EU/EEA that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU/EEA or monitor their behavior.
Data Sleek's GDPR Commitment
Data Sleek, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals, including those located in the EU/EEA. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent
We process your personal data when you have given clear, specific, and informed consent for specific processing purposes.
Examples:
– Newsletter subscriptions
– Marketing communications
– Cookie preferences
– Contact form submissions
Contract Performance
We process personal data when it’s necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Examples:
– Providing consulting services
– Responding to consultation requests
– Processing payments
– Delivering project deliverables
Legitimate Interest
We process personal data when it’s necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests don’t override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Examples:
– Website analytics and improvement
– Security and fraud prevention
– Business development and marketing
– Legal compliance
Legal Obligation
We process personal data when required by applicable law or regulation.
Examples:
– Tax reporting requirements
– Legal proceedings
– Regulatory compliance
– Government requests
Your GDPR Rights
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and, if so, access to that data and information about the processing.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when:
– The data is no longer necessary for the original purpose
– You withdraw consent
– The data was processed unlawfully
– Legal obligations require deletion
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, such as when:
– You contest the accuracy of the data
– Processing is unlawful but you oppose erasure
– We no longer need the data but you need it for legal claims
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
When processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU/EEA country.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@data-sleek.com
Phone: +1 (432) 827-5335
Address: Los Angeles, CA
Or use our Contact Form for immediate assistance.
We will respond to your request within 30 days. If we need more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period.
Data Processing Details
Categories of Personal Data
We process the following categories of personal data:
– Identity data: Name, email address, phone number
– Professional data: Company name, job title, industry
– Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
– Usage data: Website interactions, page views, time spent
– Marketing data: Communication preferences, opt-ins
Data Sources
We collect personal data from:
– Direct interactions (contact forms, consultations)
– Automated technologies (cookies, analytics)
– Third-party sources (social media, referrals)
Data Recipients
We may share personal data with:
– Service providers: Website hosting, analytics, marketing tools
– Professional advisors: Legal, accounting, consulting services
– Regulatory authorities: When required by law
– Business partners: With your consent for specific purposes
International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
– Standard contractual clauses
– Adequacy decisions
– Other approved transfer mechanisms
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
Technical Measures
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Regular security updates and patches
– Access controls and authentication
– Network security and firewalls
– Regular security assessments
Organizational Measures
– Employee training on data protection
– Access controls and authorization procedures
– Incident response procedures
– Regular privacy impact assessments
– Vendor management and due diligence
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
– Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours
– Notify affected individuals without undue delay
– Document all breaches and our response
– Take steps to mitigate any adverse effects
Data Protection Officer
While not legally required for our organization size, we have designated a privacy contact:
Privacy Contact
Email: privacy@data-sleek.com
Phone: +1 (432) 827-5335
Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Compliance statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
– Posting the updated statement on our website
– Updating the “Last Updated” date
– Sending you an email notification (if you have provided contact information)
Contact Information
For questions about our GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Data Sleek, LLC
Email: privacy@data-sleek.com
Phone: +1 (432) 827-5335
Address: Los Angeles, CA
Or use our Contact Form for immediate assistance.