Privacy Policy for Tom G C Digital
Website: https://tomgcdigital.com
At Tom G C Digital, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data across our website and digital channels. This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://tomgcdigital.com
2. Information We Collect
a. From Forms & Lead Generation
When you fill out forms on our website or social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Company name & role
- Any information voluntarily submitted
b. Comments
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect data shown in the form, IP address, and browser user agent to detect spam.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for a profile image.
c. Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other users can download and extract this.
d. Cookies
- When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name/email/website in cookies for 1 year.
- A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies on the login page.
- Login cookies last for 2 days; screen preferences for 1 year. “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks.
- Editing/publishing a post saves a cookie with the post ID (expires after 1 day).
e. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) from third-party websites. These act as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data or use cookies.
f. Website Interaction Data
- IP address
- Device type
- Location (approximate)
- Pages viewed
- Referral source
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide services
- Send newsletters or updates
- Analyze traffic and improve our website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and secure our platform
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely
- User profiles (if registered) are stored until the user deletes or edits their information
- Analytics and form submission data are retained only as needed for business and legal purposes
5. Your Rights Over Your Data
You can:
- Request access to your data
- Ask for corrections or deletion
- Request an export of the data we hold
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time by emailing us at [email protected]
Note: This does not include data we are legally obligated to retain (e.g., for tax, security, or legal compliance).
6. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services
- Lead form data may be processed using third-party tools (e.g., Google Workspace, CRM systems)
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it only with:
- Service providers who assist with site operations (under strict confidentiality)
- Government bodies if legally required
- Social platforms (if you interact with us there) per their privacy terms
8. Security Measures
We use:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure cloud storage
- Access control policies
- Regular backups and threat detection
9. Your Consent
By using our website or submitting forms, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tomgcdigital.com/contact
