Privacy Policy

Digital Credential Platforms (DCP) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when visitors access digitalcredentialplatforms.com or interact with our content, tools, and communication channels.

It also explains the rights and choices available to individuals in relation to their personal information.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to personal information processed in connection with:

• Visits to the DCP website and its published content.
• Software research, rankings, comparisons, and editorial resources.
• Certificate generators, badge generators, and other website tools.
• Editorial correspondence, listing requests, corrections, and commercial enquiries.
• Website analytics, advertising measurement, and related technologies.
• Interactions with our official social media channels, where applicable.

This Policy does not govern the privacy practices of third-party software providers or external websites linked from DCP.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information provided directly

When you contact us or submit information through the website, we may collect your name, email address, organization, professional role, and the contents of your communication.

This may include information submitted in connection with editorial corrections, software listing requests, partnership enquiries, or other correspondence.

Where website tools require user-provided text or other materials, that information may be processed to perform the requested function.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed by our website infrastructure and, where enabled, analytics services.

This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geographic location.
• Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics.
• Pages accessed, navigation paths, and interaction events.
• Referring websites, search sources, and campaign parameters.
• Dates, times, and technical details of website requests.
• Cookie identifiers and other online identifiers, where applicable.

Some of this information is necessary for website operation and security. Other information is collected only where the relevant technologies are enabled and any legally required consent has been obtained.

2.3 Information from third parties and public sources

For editorial research, software listings, and business correspondence, DCP may receive professional contact information or publicly available information from software providers, company websites, public documentation, and other relevant sources.

Where such information relates to an identifiable individual, we process it only for appropriate purposes and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

3. How and Why We Process Personal Information

We process personal information for specific operational purposes and rely on an appropriate legal basis for each activity.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider whether those interests are outweighed by the rights and freedoms of affected individuals.

Where processing depends on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing performed before withdrawal.

4. Website Analytics and Advertising

DCP may use analytics and advertising technologies, including Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads measurement tools, to understand website usage, evaluate content performance, and measure the results of advertising campaigns.

Depending on the technologies enabled and your consent preferences, these services may process information about page views, interactions, traffic sources, devices, online identifiers, and advertising-related events.

Google may process information collected through its services in accordance with its applicable terms and privacy documentation.

For information about Google's data practices, visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Where required by law, analytics and advertising technologies that are not strictly necessary for website operation will be subject to prior consent.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on a user's device. Websites may also use related technologies, including pixels, tags, and browser storage, to support functionality and collect information about interactions.

DCP distinguishes between the following categories:

Essential technologies

Used for core website operation, security, technical functionality, and other services necessary for the website to function.

Analytics technologies

Used, where enabled, to understand traffic patterns, visitor interactions, and the performance of website content.

Advertising and measurement technologies

Used, where enabled, to measure advertising conversions, understand campaign performance, and support advertising-related functionality.

Where legally required, visitors will be able to accept or reject non-essential technologies through the website's consent controls.

Consent preferences may be changed or withdrawn using the available privacy controls. Browser settings may also be used to restrict or delete cookies.

The specific technologies in use, their providers, purposes, and retention periods should be reflected in the website's cookie settings or accompanying disclosures.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

DCP may disclose personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for website operation, communications, analytics, or compliance.

Relevant recipients may include:

• Hosting, infrastructure, and website maintenance providers.
• Email and communication service providers.
• Analytics and advertising technology providers.
• Security and technical support services.
• Professional advisers where required.
• Public authorities where disclosure is legally required.

In the event of a lawful business sale, acquisition, or transfer of assets, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.

We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for purposes incompatible with those described in this Policy without an appropriate legal basis.

When visitors follow links to external software providers, those providers may collect information independently under their own privacy policies.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area.

Where international transfers are subject to GDPR requirements, appropriate legal mechanisms must be used. Depending on the recipient and destination, these may include an applicable adequacy decision or contractual safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Information about relevant transfer safeguards may be requested using the contact details below.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required or permitted by applicable law.

Retention is determined by the nature of the information and its processing purpose.

For example:

• Editorial and business correspondence may be retained for the duration of the relevant enquiry or relationship and for a reasonable subsequent period where necessary.
• Technical and security logs may be retained for operational, diagnostic, and security purposes.
• Analytics information is retained according to the settings and policies of the relevant service.
• Information required for legal or accounting purposes may be retained for the applicable statutory period.

When information is no longer required, it is deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements.

9. Data Protection and Security

DCP uses appropriate technical and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

These may include secure website connections, controlled administrative access, access restrictions, software maintenance, and appropriate security measures applied by our service providers.

No online system can guarantee complete security. We review security arrangements as the website and its technical infrastructure develop.

10. Your Rights

Individuals whose personal information is processed under the GDPR may have the following rights, subject to applicable conditions:

Access: Request information about the personal data held about you and obtain a copy.

Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information or completion of incomplete information.

Erasure: Request deletion of personal information where the relevant legal conditions apply.

Restriction: Request that certain processing activities be restricted.

Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including certain forms of direct marketing.

Data portability: Receive certain personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where the legal conditions apply.

Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing activities that rely on consent.

Requests may be submitted to hello@digitalcredentialplatforms.com.

We may request information reasonably necessary to verify identity before responding. Requests will be handled within the time limits established by applicable law.

Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. In Poland, this is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO).

11. Children's Privacy

DCP is primarily intended for a professional, educational, and organizational audience.

The website is not specifically directed at children, and we do not intentionally solicit personal information from children through our editorial services.

If you believe personal information relating to a child has been provided inappropriately, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.

12. External Websites and Social Media

DCP may link to third-party websites, including software vendors, standards organizations, social media platforms, and external publications.

We do not control how these organizations process personal information. Information provided directly to an external website is subject to that organization's own privacy practices.

Interactions with official DCP profiles on third-party social media platforms may also be subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect developments in our website, technology, data-processing activities, or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Where required by law, additional notice or consent will be obtained.

14. Privacy Enquiries

For questions about this Policy, personal data processing, or requests concerning your information, please contact:

Digital Credential Platforms

Email: hello@digitalcredentialplatforms.com
Website: https://digitalcredentialplatforms.com