Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2025. This policy describes how column-app Ltd. collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access our platform and services.

1. Data We Collect

  • We collect information you provide directly: name, email address, company name, and payment details when you register or subscribe.

  • We automatically collect usage data including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and session duration via server logs and analytics tools.

  • We may collect device identifiers, referral URLs, and feature interaction data to improve platform performance.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide, operate, and improve the column-app platform and deliver benchmarking analytics you request.

  • To send transactional communications (account confirmations, billing notices) and, with your consent, product updates or research reports.

  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • We use strictly necessary cookies for authentication and session management, which cannot be disabled.

  • With your consent, we set analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure traffic patterns and performance metrics.

  • You may manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via our Cookie Preference Centre or your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Sharing

  • We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with vetted service providers (cloud hosting, payment processors, analytics) under strict data processing agreements.

  • We may disclose data to regulators or law enforcement when legally required, or to successors in a merger or acquisition.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

  • EU/EEA residents have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port their personal data, and to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information under CCPA/CPRA.

  • To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

6. Data Retention

  • We retain account data for the duration of your subscription plus 24 months, unless a longer period is required by law.

  • Anonymised aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely for research and benchmarking purposes.

7. Security

  • We employ AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit, role-based access controls, and annual third-party penetration tests.

  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100{4d66e7850e016f4734c882c999ec58d169eb6a73921cd9a307bac68d43934c0a} secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you promptly in the event of a breach affecting your data.

8. Children's Privacy

  • column-app is a B2B professional platform not directed at individuals under 16 years of age.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated by email or a prominent in-app notice at least 14 days before they take effect.

  • Continued use of column-app after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact & Data Controller

  • The data controller is column-app Ltd., registered in England & Wales.

  • Privacy enquiries: [email protected] | +44 20 7946 0823 | 25 Copthall Avenue, London EC2R 7BP, United Kingdom.

  • If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (UK: ICO; EU: your national DPA).

Questions about this policy?

Reach our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or visit our Contacts page.

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