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Privacy Policy for Commercis Media

Effective Date: 29 April 2026

Commercis Media (“we”, “us”, or “our”) takes your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the highest global standards of data protection, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), LGPD (Brazil), and other applicable laws.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and we implement strict safeguards to protect your information.


1. Data Controller

Commercis
25 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf
London, E14 4QZ, United Kingdom

Email: hello@commercis.com

Where required, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is appointed and can be contacted via the above email.


2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name and surname
  • Contact Data: Email address
  • Preference Data: Content interests and article preferences
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interaction with content
  • Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).


3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our website and services
  • Deliver newsletters and communications you have opted into
  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

Where required under law, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate Interests: to operate, improve, and secure our services
  • Legal Obligations: to comply with applicable laws and regulations

You may withdraw consent at any time.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Store preferences and improve user experience

We operate a consent-based cookie system, meaning non-essential cookies are only activated after your explicit consent, in line with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.


6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share data only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Professional advisers (legal, compliance)
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and process it only on our instructions.


7. International Data Transfers

Where your data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Transfers to jurisdictions deemed to provide adequate protection

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time.


9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as GDPR and CCPA, including:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to opt out of certain data uses
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact:
hello@commercis.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

  • Encryption and secure data storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring and security testing

While no system is completely secure, we continuously improve our safeguards.


11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


13. Contact Us

Commercis Media
Email: hello@commercis.com