In addition to any opt-out feature provided by any of the services listed in this document, Users may learn more on how to generally opt out of interest-based advertising within the dedicated section of the Cookie Policy.

Contact information
Owner and Data Controller
Digital Topics Limited Trading As Digital Leaders, 239 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY United Kingdom

Owner contact email: [email protected]

Owner and Data Controller

Digital Topics Limited Trading As Digital Leaders, 239 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY United Kingdom

Owner contact email: [email protected]

Types of Data collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this Website collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: Cookies; Usage Data; email address.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Website.
Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Website to provide its services. In cases where this Website specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.
Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools — by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Website.

Mode and place of processing the Data

Methods of processing
The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.

The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Website (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Place
The Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User's location, data transfers may involve transferring the User's Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Retention time
Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.

The purposes of processing

Methods of processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following: Content commenting, Analytics, Traffic optimization and distribution, User database management and Platform services and hosting.

For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data”.

Information on opting out of interest-based advertising

This Website, built and hosted on the Kartra platform, may use tracking technologies (such as cookies, pixels, and tags) to support interest-based advertising and behavioural targeting, either through Kartra’s native tools or via third-party integrations.

In addition to any opt-out settings provided within individual emails or subscription forms, Users can manage their advertising preferences more broadly by referring to the [Cookie Policy] section of this Website.

For general control over interest-based advertising across multiple platforms, Users may also opt out using the following industry-standard tools:

• YourOnlineChoices (EU)

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not eliminate ads entirely — it means that any ads you see may no longer be personalised based on your browsing behaviour or preferences.

Cookie Policy

This Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (“Trackers”) to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activities, including interest-based advertising and behavioural analytics.

To learn more about the types of cookies used, the purposes for which they are employed, and how to manage or withdraw consent, Users may refer to the [Cookie Policy].

Further Information for Users

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The Owner processes Personal Data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR. The legal bases for processing may include:

• The User’s consent;

• The performance of a contract with the User;

• Compliance with a legal obligation;

• Legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by the User’s rights and freedoms.

Security Measures

The Owner implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard Personal Data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Data processing is carried out using secure IT systems and tools, following internal procedures aligned with the purpose of data collection.

Access to Personal Data may be granted, where necessary, to individuals involved in the operation of this Website (such as administrative, marketing, or technical staff), or to authorised external parties (such as hosting providers, email delivery platforms, IT services, or legal consultants). Where applicable, such third parties are appointed as Data Processors under a data processing agreement that ensures compliance with data protection regulations.

An up-to-date list of these third parties can be requested from the Owner at any time.

Data Retention

Unless otherwise specified in this Privacy Policy, Personal Data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. This includes:

• Contractual purposes: Data will be retained until the agreement between the Owner and the User has been fully performed.

• Legitimate interests: Data will be retained for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill those interests.

• Legal obligations: Data may be retained for a longer period if required by law or by order of a competent authority.

• User consent: Where processing is based on consent, data will be retained until consent is withdrawn.

Once the applicable retention period has expired, the Personal Data will be securely deleted or anonymised. After this point, rights such as access, rectification, erasure, and data portability can no longer be exercised.

The purposes of processing

The Personal Data concerning the User is collected and processed by the Owner for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate the Website and its related services;

• To fulfil contractual obligations or pre-contractual requests;

• To comply with applicable legal obligations;

• To respond to lawful enforcement or data access requests;

• To protect the Owner’s legal rights and the interests of Users or third parties;

• To prevent and detect unauthorised, malicious, or fraudulent activity;

• To support marketing automation and communication workflows;

• To perform web analytics and monitor user engagement;

• To manage the User database and maintain service performance;

• To ensure website security and performance optimisation through global distribution networks.

Processing is carried out using secure IT systems and tools, following procedures strictly related to the stated purposes. In addition to the Owner, Personal Data may be accessible to authorised individuals and service providers who support the Website’s technical, operational, marketing, or administrative functions.

For detailed information about the categories of Personal Data processed in connection with each purpose, Users may refer to the section titled “Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data.”

Additional information about Data collection and processing

In addition to any opt-out feature provided by any of the services listed in this document, Users may learn more on how to generally opt out of interest-based advertising within the dedicated section of the Cookie Policy.

Additional Information on Data Collection and Processing (UK GDPR)

Your Data Protection Rights (Under the UK GDPR)

As a data subject under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights with respect to your Personal Data:

• Right to withdraw consent
  You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on your prior consent.

• Right to object to processing
  You have the right to object to processing where it is based on legitimate interests or carried out in the public interest. If your data is processed for direct marketing, you may object at any time without providing any reason.

• Right of access
  You may request confirmation that we process your Personal Data and obtain a copy of that data, along with additional information about how and why it is used.

• Right to rectification
  You may request that we correct or complete your Personal Data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Right to restrict processing
  In certain cases, you may ask us to temporarily suspend processing of your Personal Data (for example, while we verify accuracy or resolve an objection).

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  You may request deletion of your Personal Data where there is no legal basis for us to continue processing it.

• Right to data portability
  Where processing is based on consent or contract and is carried out by automated means, you may request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transmit the data directly to another controller, where technically feasible.

• Right to lodge a complaint
  You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully or in breach of your rights. You can find more information at https://ico.org.uk.

International Data Transfers

Where Personal Data is transferred outside of the UK, we ensure such transfers are carried out in accordance with UK data protection laws, using appropriate safeguards such as UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or international data transfer agreements (IDTAs).

You may request more information on these safeguards by contacting the Data Controller.

Right to Object – Further Detail

If your Personal Data is processed for purposes of public interest or legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, you may object to such processing by providing a reason relating to your particular situation.

If your data is used for direct marketing purposes, you have the absolute right to object at any time. In this case, your data will no longer be processed for such marketing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit a request to exercise any of your rights by contacting the Owner using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

Requests are free of charge and will be responded to within one month, in line with UK GDPR requirements. In complex cases, this period may be extended by an additional two months, in which case you will be informed of the reason and duration.

If we have shared your Personal Data with third parties, we will take reasonable steps to inform them of your request—unless doing so proves impossible or would involve disproportionate effort.

Definitions (UK GDPR-Aligned)

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• Usage Data: Automatically collected data, such as IP addresses, browser type, time spent on pages, and interaction details, used for analytics or functionality.

• Data Subject: The individual to whom the Personal Data relates.

• Data Controller (Owner): The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.

• Data Processor: A party that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.

• Service: The digital services or content provided through this Website.

• Cookies & Trackers: Technologies used to collect and store information on the User’s device for functionality, analytics, or marketing.

Legal Information

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, and applies solely to this Website, unless otherwise stated.