Privacy Policy

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CMD Connect (“CMD Connect”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website https://cmd-connect.com (“Website”).

We comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR.

1. Who We Are

CMD Connect provides a professional networking and collaboration platform that connects people, businesses, and opportunities. If you have questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us using the website contact forms.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data:

a. Information You Provide:

    Full name

    Email address

    Company name

    Job title

    Phone number

    Any data submitted through our contact form, registration form, or newsletter signup

b. Information We Automatically Collect:

    IP address

    Device type and browser information

    Pages viewed and time spent on the Website

    Referral source (how you arrived at the site)

    Cookie preferences (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

    Respond to your queries and messages

    Provide access to CMD Connect’s services

    Improve website performance and user experience

    Send relevant updates or marketing materials (if consent is given)

    Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing:

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following bases for lawful processing:

    Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – for newsletters and marketing

    Contract (Article 6(1)(b)) – for providing services you request

    Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))

    Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – e.g., to improve the Website and services

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

    Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email systems, analytics, CRM)

    Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law

    Business partners with your explicit consent

All third parties are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.

5. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be based outside the UK/EU. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

    Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

    Adequacy decisions by the UK/EU

    Binding corporate rules where applicable

6. Cookies

CMD Connect uses cookies to:

    Enable site functionality

    Remember user preferences

    Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

    For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

Example retention periods:

    Contact form submissions: 12 months

    Analytics data: 26 months (anonymised where possible)

    Marketing preferences: until you withdraw consent

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the right to:

    Access your personal data

    Rectify incorrect or outdated information

    Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

    Restrict or object to processing

    Withdraw consent at any time

    Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the UK ICO or your national data authority)

To exercise these rights, contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

CMD Connect

Effective Date: 01.09.2023