Data Protection Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit tsmgeo.com
Data Controller
This website, tsmgeo.com, is operated by Omer Geled. For the purposes of data protection legislation (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation), Omer Geled is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
For any data protection inquiries, please visit our Contact page.
Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
| Data Category | Examples | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | First name, last name, email address | Contact form submission |
| Communication Content | Your message, inquiry type/reason | Contact form submission |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited | Automatic collection via analytics |
| Usage Data | How you interact with the website, time spent, referral source | Automatic collection via analytics |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, or biometric data. We do not process payment information as no commercial transactions occur on this website.
How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes and under the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Responding to your inquiries via the contact form | Legitimate interest / Your consent |
| Understanding how visitors use our website to improve content | Legitimate interest |
| Ensuring website security and preventing abuse | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
When we rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis, we have conducted a balancing assessment to ensure our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage statistics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cookie consent management and GDPR compliance | Cookiebot Privacy Policy | |
| Ally (Accessibility) | Website accessibility features and compliance | accessiBe Privacy Policy |
| WordPress | Website hosting and contact form data storage | Automattic Privacy Policy |
Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they collect and process data. We encourage you to review their policies. We only use these services where we have assessed their data protection practices and found them adequate.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us provide and improve our services.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., cookie consent preferences)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website (via Google Analytics)
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced features such as accessibility preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by Cookiebot. You can accept, decline, or customize which cookies you allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer or adjusting your browser settings.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please visit our Contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
For EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your data in compliance with applicable law.
For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward to address any follow-up questions, unless you request earlier deletion.
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention settings (typically 26 months), after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized.
- Cookie consent records: Retained by Cookiebot for 12 months to document your consent choices as required by law.
If you request deletion of your data, we will process your request promptly and confirm completion within 30 days.
International Data Transfers
As we use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that may process data outside of your country of residence, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your home jurisdiction.
When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with our service providers
Google operates under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for transfers of personal data to the United States.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the website
- Secure hosting infrastructure provided by our WordPress hosting provider
- Regular security updates to website software and plugins
- Access controls to limit who can view contact form submissions
While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our data protection practices.
Questions About Your Data?
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, we're here to help.