Privacy Policy
Updated 1 September 2026
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Data Controller
TopPulse (“[Entity name TBD]”) [Address TBD] [Registration number TBD] Email: editorial@toppulse.com
This privacy policy explains how TopPulse collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website (toppulse.com) and related services. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national data protection laws.
What Data We Collect
Data you provide directly
- Newsletter subscription: Email address, name (optional), subscription preferences.
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Comments and reviews: Username (or display name), email address, and the content you submit.
- Account registration (if applicable): Email address, password (hashed), display name.
Data collected automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, operating system.
- IP address: Collected for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geolocation (country/region level).
- Cookies and similar technologies: See the Cookies section below.
Data from third parties
- Analytics providers: Aggregated usage statistics.
- Affiliate partners: Confirmation of sign-ups originating from TopPulse links (no financial data is shared with us).
How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6) |
|---|---|
| Delivering newsletter content | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Responding to inquiries | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Website analytics and improvement | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
| Affiliate tracking | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
Cookies
TopPulse uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page views, traffic sources). We use privacy-focused analytics tools that minimize personal data collection.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., cookie consent choice, language preference).
- Affiliate cookies: Track referrals to P2P platforms for commission attribution. These are set when you click an affiliate link.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site, and update your choices at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We use third-party service providers for hosting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Data retained until you unsubscribe, plus a reasonable period for record-keeping.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years after the last communication.
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized within 26 months of collection.
- Cookie data: Retention periods vary by cookie type; see our cookie consent details for specifics.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at editorial@toppulse.com. We will respond within 30 days.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews.
Children
TopPulse is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact and Complaints
For privacy-related inquiries or complaints, contact us at editorial@toppulse.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU/EEA member state. A list of supervisory authorities is available at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en.
