1. Our Commitment to GDPR
Emerge Global Solutions operates globally, and we are deeply committed to full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all data relating to individuals within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK).
We view GDPR not merely as a regulatory burden, but as an opportunity to build trust and demonstrate our commitment to data privacy at the highest enterprise standards.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing personal data. For our B2B intelligence services, we primarily rely on:
- Legitimate Interest: We process limited professional data (name, job title, business email, company) to facilitate B2B networking and sales, which constitutes a legitimate interest under Recital 47 of the GDPR, provided it does not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
- Consent: Where required by local laws within specific EU member states (e.g., for direct marketing communications), we ensure that our data processing relies on explicit, informed consent.
3. Data Minimization & Retention
We practice strict data minimization. Our databases only contain information strictly necessary for B2B communication. We do not collect or process sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political beliefs, religious views) under any circumstances.
We retain personal data only for as long as it remains accurate and relevant for its original purpose. We conduct regular audits and purge outdated records.
4. Data Subject Rights
We fully support the rights of data subjects under GDPR. Individuals have the right to:
- Request access to their personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of their data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
- Request restriction of processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights or remove yourself from our B2B database, please submit a request to our DPO, and we will process it within 30 days.
5. Security Measures & Data Transfers
We employ enterprise-grade security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access or breaches. When transferring data from the EEA/UK to our servers in the United States, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, alongside supplementary technical measures to ensure adequate protection.
6. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
We have appointed a dedicated Data Protection Officer to oversee our GDPR compliance strategy. If you have any inquiries regarding how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@emergeglobalsolutions.com
Emerge Global Solutions
120 Enterprise Way, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105