GDPR Policy

GDPR Policy

Verified Company Reviews

Effective Date: 29-01-2026

This GDPR Policy explains how Verified Company Reviews complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and outlines the rights of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA).


1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:

Verified Company Reviews
Website: https://verifiedcompanyreviews.com
Email: contact@verifiedcompanyreviews.com
Administrative Office: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Operating Scope: Worldwide


2. Scope of This Policy

This GDPR Policy applies to:

  • Users, reviewers, and visitors located in the EEA

  • Businesses registered on the Platform that process or submit personal data relating to EU individuals

This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and does not replace it.


3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases (Article 6 GDPR):

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed

  • Contractual necessity – to provide Platform services

  • Legal obligation – compliance with applicable laws

  • Legitimate interests – including fraud prevention, security, and platform integrity


4. Categories of Personal Data

We may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification data (name, email address)

  • Business-related information

  • Technical data (IP address, browser, device)

  • User-generated content (reviews, responses)

  • Communication records

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data under Article 9 GDPR.


5. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erase personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to:
📧 contact@verifiedcompanyreviews.com

We respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR.


6. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.


7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

As we operate internationally, personal data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to Brazil.

We ensure that such transfers are protected through:

  • Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards

  • Contractual protections where applicable

  • Compliance with GDPR Chapter V requirements


8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Data may be anonymized or deleted when no longer required.


9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • Access controls

  • Data minimization

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Monitoring and abuse prevention systems

Despite these measures, no online system can guarantee absolute security.


10. Automated Decision-Making

Verified Company Reviews does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects under Article 22 GDPR.


11. Third-Party Processors

We may use third-party service providers (processors) that process data on our behalf.

All processors are required to:

  • Act only on our instructions

  • Implement GDPR-compliant safeguards

  • Maintain confidentiality and security


12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Legal changes

  • Platform updates

  • Regulatory guidance

The effective date will be updated accordingly.


13. Contact Information

For GDPR-related requests or questions:

📧 contact@verifiedcompanyreviews.com
📍 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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