Privacy Policy — The Spotlight Media & Technology

1. Who We Are

The Spotlight Media & Technology ("The Spotlight", "we", "us", "our") is a global media-tech intelligence platform headquartered in Mumbai, India. Website: www.thespotlightmediatech.com. Contact: info@thespotlightmediatech.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data you provide directly to us, including:

Name, email address, organisation, and role (via contact and consultation forms)
Message content and ESG enquiry details
Consent records (GDPR checkbox with timestamp)
Technical data via cookies (browser type, pages visited, time on site)

We do not collect payment information, government ID numbers, or sensitive personal data through this website.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiries and schedule consultations
Provide ESG advisory services you have requested
Send relevant updates if you have consented
Improve our website and content through analytics
Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU and UK, our legal bases are: Consent (where you have ticked the consent checkbox); Legitimate Interests (responding to business enquiries); and Legal Obligation (compliance with applicable laws).

5. Data Retention

We retain enquiry and consultation data for up to 3 years from the date of last contact, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Third-Party Services

We use Formspree for form submissions (their privacy policy applies to form data in transit). We may use Google Analytics for website analytics using anonymised data. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion; withdraw consent; object to processing; and data portability. To exercise any right, contact us at info@thespotlightmediatech.com.

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and, where consented, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside India or the EU. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via the website. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related question or to exercise your rights: info@thespotlightmediatech.com
The Spotlight Media & Technology, Mumbai, India.