Privacy Policy (GDPR)
Last updated: 29 March 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to individuals located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For our Global/US Privacy Policy, click here.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, TechCompare acts as the Data Controller for your personal data. You can find our full legal details and business address on our Impressum page.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: Where you have given your explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter, accepting non-essential cookies).
- Legitimate Interests: Where necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., ensuring website security, analyzing basic analytics to improve our content), provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.
- Legal Obligation: Where necessary to comply with legal requirements.
3. Data Subject Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to block or suppress the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
4. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements.
5. International Transfers
TechCompare operates globally. Your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed outside the EU/EEA (e.g., in the United States). When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are securely in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
6. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
Email: dpo@techcompare.com