Effective Date: 29/09/25
CTC Strategic Marketing Solutions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws around the world.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website [http://ctc-marketing-solutions.com/], mobile applications, and other online services (collectively, the “Site”).
1. Who We Are (Data Controller / Business)
CTC Strategic Marketing Solutions is the controller (or “business” under U.S. law) of the personal data you provide to us. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at:
CTC Strategic Marketing Solutions
Contact us here
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies globally and is intended to comply with major data protection laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/EEA and UK)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
- Australia’s Privacy Act
- South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you understand this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described here, where such consent is required by law.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data depending on your interaction with the Site and applicable legal definitions:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, postal address, phone number, username
- Commercial Information: Purchase history, service usage, transaction details
- Technical Data: Device type, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, usage data
- Geolocation Data: Based on IP address or device settings
- User-Generated Content: Feedback, reviews, uploaded files
- Sensitive Data (only if applicable and with explicit consent): e.g., payment data, health information, biometric data
- Marketing Preferences and communication data
We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of [13], unless permitted by applicable law and with verified parental consent.
4. How We Collect Personal Data
We may collect personal data in the following ways:
- Directly from you (e.g., when you sign up, purchase, contact us)
- Automatically through cookies, tracking technologies, or log files
- From third-party services or platforms you connect with us (e.g., social media, analytics providers)
- From public sources or partners, if legally permissible
5. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Required)
For individuals in jurisdictions like the EU, UK, and Brazil, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:
- Your consent (for marketing, cookies, or where required)
- To perform a contract with you or take steps at your request
- To comply with legal obligations
- Based on our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services), unless overridden by your rights
- In some cases, for the protection of vital interests or the public interest
6. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data to:
- Provide and operate the Site
- Process payments and deliver products or services
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send administrative and marketing communications
- Personalize content and user experience
- Improve our Site and develop new services
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Prevent fraud, security breaches, or misuse
7. How We Share Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
- Service providers and vendors (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, email platforms)
- Affiliates and business partners (as part of providing services)
- Regulators, legal authorities, or law enforcement, if required by law
- Third parties in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With your consent, when applicable
All third parties are required to process your data securely and only as instructed.
We do not sell personal data, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising unless permitted by law and with opt-out options where required (e.g., under CCPA/CPRA).
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Provide targeted advertising (if applicable)
- Improve functionality and performance
You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent banner or your browser settings.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy: [Insert Cookie Policy Link or Reference]
9. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., the United States or other countries). In such cases, we ensure:
- The destination country has adequate data protection laws (per EU/UK/Brazil adequacy decisions), or
- We implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), or other safeguards approved by relevant authorities
10. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
Under GDPR / UK GDPR / LGPD:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how it’s used
- Right to delete personal data (with exceptions)
- Right to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the following page:
Contact
We may need to ask for verification of your identity in order to comply with your request. We will respond to any data request in a timely manner.
You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf (California only).
12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take appropriate steps to protect your personal information as well.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of [Insert applicable age, e.g., 13 or 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verified parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above.
If required by law, we will notify you of significant changes and obtain your consent where necessary.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us here.
If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.