Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GCC Watch (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit gccwatch.io (the “Site”).

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, GCC Watch acts as the data controller of your personal data.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including: name, email address, contact details, and any information submitted via forms, subscriptions, or inquiries.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect: IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited and time spent on the Site, referring/exit URLs, and date and time of visits. This data may be collected through log files and analytics tools.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic and performance, and personalise content. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: operate, maintain, and improve the Site; personalise user experience; communicate with you (including updates or newsletters); respond to inquiries and support requests; monitor usage trends and analytics; and detect, prevent, and address security or fraud issues.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable laws (such as GDPR), we process personal data based on: your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: service providers (third parties that assist with hosting, analytics, or communications), when required by law or valid legal process, and in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, object to or restrict processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us via the contact form.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or higher age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our contact form.