GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

Last Updated: June 24, 2025

At High IQ Directory (https://highiqdirectory.com), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal data is:

High IQ Directory
Email: mailto:contact@highiqdirectory.com

2. What Data We Collect

Identity Data: Name, username, profile image, country.
Contact Data: Email address.
Membership Data: IQ scores, society memberships, test results.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, and usage behavior.
Communications: Messages sent via contact forms or internal messaging.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage user accounts and profiles.
Display directory listings and public profiles with your consent.
Respond to inquiries or messages.
Improve our services through usage analytics.
Ensure site security and prevent abuse.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent – for data you voluntarily provide.
Contractual necessity – for account registration and services.
Legitimate interest – for analytics and security.
Legal obligations – if required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Remember your login and preferences.
Analyze usage with tools like Google Analytics (with IP anonymization).

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics).
Legal authorities, if required by law.

All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant.

7. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other safeguards.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data.
Correct or delete your data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@highiqdirectory.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data:

As long as your account is active.
As needed for legal, tax, or audit purposes.

You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

10. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure connections (HTTPS).

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data:

Email: contact@highiqdirectory.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.