1. What Data We Collect
   We may collect the following types of personal and professional data:
   ● Full name
   ● Job title
   ● Company name
   ● Business email address
   ● Business phone number
   ● LinkedIn profile URL
   ● Company industry and location
   We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.

2. How We Collect Your Data
   We collect data through the following sources:
   ● Publicly available sources, such as company websites and LinkedIn
   ● Lead generation and contact enrichment platforms, including but not limited to:
   ○ LinkedIn Sales Navigator
   ○ Cognism
   ● Forms completed on our website or landing pages
   ● Direct communication with you via email, phone, or SMS

3. Legal Basis for Processing
   ● GDPR (EU/UK):
   ○ Legitimate interest for B2B marketing
   ○ Consent when you submit a form on our website
   ● CCPA (California):
   ○ We do not sell or share your personal data
   ○ California residents may request access, deletion, or opt-out
   ● PIPEDA (Canada):
   ○ We rely on implied consent for B2B interactions
   ○ You have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your information

4. How We Use Your Data
   We use your personal data for the following purposes:
   ● To deliver personalised outreach via LinkedIn, email, or phone
   ● To respond to your enquiries or provide our services
   ● To improve our outreach and campaign performance through analytics
   ● To promote our podcast, content, and business development solutions
   ● To send marketing emails and updates (only if permitted)

5. Data Sharing
   We do not sell your personal data.
   We may share data with service providers who help us operate our business, all of whom are contractually obligated to maintain data privacy and security. This includes platforms such as:
   ● Cognism
   ● Notion
   ● Google Workspace
   ● HubSpot

6. International Data Transfers
   Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence (e.g., in the United States).
   We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and similar safeguards to protect your information during such transfers.

7. Your Rights
   Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
   ● Access your data
   ● Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
   ● Request deletion or restriction of processing
   ● Object to data processing based on legitimate interest
   ● Opt out of marketing communications at any time
   ● Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please email us at [contact@qcpmarketing.com].

8. Data Retention
   We retain personal data only as long as needed for outreach and recordkeeping purposes.
   If you opt out, your profile will be marked as Do Not Contact and excluded from future campaigns.
   Where required, we may retain data for compliance or legal obligations.

9. Data Security
   We implement industry-standard security measures including:
   ● Role-based access control
   ● Data minimisation
   ● Encrypted storage via Google Workspace and HubSpot
   While no system is completely secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Policy
    We may occasionally update this Privacy & Cookie Policy.
    When changes are made, we will post the revised policy on our website with a new effective date.
    If updates are material, we will notify users via email or prominent notice.

11. Contact Us
    For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
    📧 contact@qcpmarketing.com
    📍 QCP Marketing Ltd
    Building 18, Gateway 1000
    Whittle Way, Arlington Business Park
    Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2FP
    📇 Company Registration Number: 14839832 (England and Wales)

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Types of Cookies We Use
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