Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Global Leading LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. privacy laws.

Who We Are

Legal entity: Global Leading LLC

Registered jurisdiction: Texas, United States

Business location: United States of America, European Union

Contact email: chris.smith@global-leading-llc.com

For the purposes of GDPR, we act as the Data Controller with respect to personal data collected through this website.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email address, company name)

  • Professional information (role, organization, inquiry details)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)

  • Communications (emails or messages you send us)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through:

  • Website contact forms

  • Email correspondence

  • Scheduling or inquiry tools

  • Cookies and similar technologies

  • Analytics tools (if enabled)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit a form or opt in to communications

  • Contractual necessity – to provide requested services

  • Legitimate interests – business operations, security, and service improvement

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Deliver professional consulting services

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.

Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with trusted third parties who support our operations, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and communication platforms

  • Analytics and IT service providers

All third parties are contractually obligated to safeguard personal data and process it only on our instructions.

International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Union, including the United States.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • GDPR-compliant service providers

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU (and in many cases globally), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: chris.smith@globa-leading-llc.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: chris.smith@global-leading-llc.com