This Privacy Policy explains how Data Center International (“DCI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes information about you when you visit our websites that link to this Privacy Policy (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletters, register for or attend our webinars/events, download reports or other resources, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Services”).
1) Who We Are and How to Contact Us
Privacy Contact Email: [email protected]
If you have questions, requests, or complaints related to privacy (including access, deletion, or opt-outs), contact us using the email above.
2) Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information we process in connection with the Services. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from our Site (including sponsor sites). Those third parties have their own privacy practices, and you should review their policies.
3) Information We Collect
We collect information in three primary ways: (A) you provide it, (B) we collect it automatically, and (C) we may receive it from third parties.
A. Information you provide to us
Depending on how you use the Services, we may collect:
- Identifiers & contact details: name, email address, phone number, company/organization, job title, business address, country/region.
- Professional information: role/function, industry, company size, areas of interest.
- Account and preference data (if you create an account): login credentials, subscription preferences, communication preferences.
- Content you submit: form entries, survey responses, requests for information, comments, feedback, and communications with us.
- Event/webinar registration data: registration details, attendance/participation, and related preferences (including dietary/accessibility needs only if you choose to provide them).
- Business transactions (if applicable): billing contact info and limited payment-related data handled by our payment processor (we typically do not store full card numbers).
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language, referral URLs, pages viewed, time spent, links clicked, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, and related identifiers used for site operation, analytics, and (where enabled) advertising measurement and personalization.
- Session analytics (if enabled): behavioral metrics (e.g., heatmaps/session replay) to improve usability and performance.
C. Information from third parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Business data providers: professional contact and firmographic enrichment to keep records accurate and tailor content and outreach.
- Social platforms: if you interact with our pages/ads or use social features, subject to your settings and those platforms’ policies.
4) How We Use Information
We use information to operate and improve the Services, deliver content, manage subscriptions, run events, and support our business functions, including to:
- Provide the Services (e.g., newsletters, downloads, event access, account administration).
- Communicate with you about subscriptions, updates, confirmations, and service notices.
- Personalize content and recommendations based on your interests and engagement.
- Analytics and performance (e.g., understand traffic patterns, improve UX, measure campaign performance).
- Advertising and measurement (if used): measure ads, limit frequency, attribute conversions, and (where legally permitted and enabled) personalize ads.
- Research and surveys to understand professional interests and improve editorial/product decisions.
- Security, fraud prevention, and compliance with legal obligations and enforcement of our terms.
5) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK/Similar Jurisdictions)
Where required, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Contract (to provide requested Services, registrations, or subscriptions).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site, measuring performance, preventing fraud, maintaining security, and B2B marketing to business contacts), balanced against your rights.
- Consent (e.g., for certain cookies/advertising or where required for specific marketing). You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legal obligation (when we must comply with applicable laws).
6) How We Share Information
We may share information with the categories of recipients below, consistent with this Privacy Policy.
A. Service providers and processors
We share information with vendors who perform services for us (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, CRM, event platforms, security, payment processors). They may access information only as needed to provide services to us and must protect it.
B. Sponsors and partners for gated content / events
We do not currently share your registration details with sponsors for their independent marketing. If we offer a sponsored or co-branded webinar/event, report, or other gated resource in the future and plan to share registrant information with identified sponsor(s), we will clearly disclose that at or before the point of collection (for example, on the registration or download form) and will update this Privacy Policy as required.
C. Advertising, analytics, and measurement partners (if enabled)
We may allow analytics and advertising partners to collect information via cookies and similar technologies to provide analytics and measure/adapt campaigns. Where required by law, we will do this only with appropriate consent.
D. Corporate affiliates and business transfers
If we restructure, merge, sell assets, or are acquired, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
E. Legal and safety
We may disclose information to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud, and enforce our agreements.
F. Aggregated / de-identified data
We may create and share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.
7) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Strictly necessary functions (security, site functionality)
- Preferences (remember settings)
- Analytics (understand use and improve performance)
- Advertising/measurement (where enabled and permitted)
Your choices:
- If we provide a cookie preference tool, you can use it to manage cookie categories.
- You can also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies (some features may not function properly).
- Depending on your device and jurisdiction, you may also be able to opt out of certain advertising and analytics through industry opt-out mechanisms and settings provided by third parties.
8) Marketing Communications
A. Our marketing
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at [email protected].
B. Sponsor/partner communications
If we later share your information with sponsors for a sponsored or co-branded offering (as described above), that sponsor’s communications and practices will be governed by the sponsor’s privacy practices
