Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Global Digital Services Pty Ltd 

Effective Date: 1st March 2025 

Last Updated: 1st March 2025

1. Introduction

Global Digital Services Pty Ltd ("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 our website, use our services, or engage with us in any way. It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide to Us

Name, contact details (email, phone, address)
Business details (company name, job title)
Account registration details
Payment and billing information
Communications and interactions with us

b) Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, operating system
Cookies and tracking technologies
Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on our website

c) Information from Third Parties

Business partners and service providers
Public databases and social media platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services (e.g., processing transactions, delivering services, enhancing user experience)
To communicate with you (e.g., customer support, newsletters, marketing messages)
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting, responding to lawful requests)
For security and fraud prevention
For marketing and analytics (only where permitted by law)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
Contractual necessity: Where processing is required to fulfil a contract with you
Legal obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our business interests and does not override your rights

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service providers and vendors (e.g., cloud storage, payment processors)
Business partners and affiliates (where necessary to provide services)
Regulatory bodies and law enforcement (when required by law)
Third-party advertisers and analytics providers (only with your consent)

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your information may be transferred outside your country, including to Australia, the United States, and the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws and use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

Under GDPR (for EU/EEA users):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification (correct inaccuracies)
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

Under CCPA (for California residents):

Right to know what personal data we collect
Right to request deletion
Right to opt out of data sales
Right to non-discrimination for exercising right

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at

info@globaldigitalservicesinc.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to take precautions.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. If changes are significant, we will notify you directly.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@globaldigitalservicesinc.com Address: Level 35, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Phone: 1300 001 359

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.