GDPR Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

GDPR Policy

Fieldbulls.com is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and how we handle your information.

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect in May 2018 across the European Union.

It gives individuals greater control over their personal data and imposes strict obligations on organizations that process such data.

Although Fieldbulls.com is based in India, GDPR applies to us because we process personal data of visitors from the EEA when they access our website.

We are committed to complying with GDPR principles: processing data lawfully, fairly, transparently, and only for specified purposes.

Who We Are – Data Controller Information

For GDPR, Fieldbulls.com is the “data controller” responsible for your personal data.

As a small informational blog, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Since we are not established in the EU, we are not required to appoint an EU Representative. For any data protection inquiries, please contact us at the email address provided above.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

Fieldbulls.com does not directly collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. We do not have user accounts, registration systems, or email subscriptions.

However, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or traffic source
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

This data is collected through automated technologies, including cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools.

How do We Collect Your Data?

Personal data is collected automatically when you visit Fieldbulls.com through:

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies are placed on your device
  • Google Analytics tracking scripts that monitor website usage
  • Advertising networks (Google AdSense) that serve ads and track interactions
  • Affiliate tracking systems that record clicks on affiliate links
  • Server logs that automatically record technical information about website visitors

No data is collected through forms, registrations, or manual submissions, as we do not have these features on our website.

Why We Process Your Data?

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve content
  • Understanding which pages and topics are most popular with readers
  • Enhancing website performance and user experience
  • Displaying relevant advertisements to support our operations
  • Tracking affiliate link clicks and conversions for commission purposes
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Complying with legal obligations where applicable

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR Article 6, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): We process data for website analytics, security, and improvement based on our legitimate business interests. We believe these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies, advertising, and behavioral tracking, we rely on your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or browser preferences.
  • Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): In limited cases, we may process data to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.

How do We Use Your Data?

Your personal data is used to:

  • Generate analytics reports about website traffic and user engagement
  • Identify trends and patterns in content consumption
  • Optimize website layout, navigation, and functionality
  • Serve advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
  • Personalize ad content based on your interests (with your consent)
  • Track affiliate marketing performance and conversions
  • Monitor for security threats and prevent abuse
  • Improve overall user experience on Fieldbulls.com

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:

  • Google Analytics: Processes analytics data to provide traffic insights and reports. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf.
  • Google AdSense: Serves advertisements and may use cookies for ad personalization. Google and advertising partners may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
  • Affiliate Networks: Track clicks and conversions on affiliate links for commission purposes.
  • Hosting Provider: Stores website data and may have access to server logs.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. All third-party processors are required to comply with GDPR and protect your data appropriately. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their practices.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States and India, where our servers and third-party service providers are located.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Google complies with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework for transatlantic data transfers
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing certain countries as providing adequate protection

Your rights under GDPR remain protected regardless of where your data is processed.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Google Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized.
  • Advertising Cookies: Generally retained for 30-90 days, depending on the ad network.
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Typically stored for 30-90 days to track conversions.
  • Server Logs: Retained for minimal periods necessary for security and technical troubleshooting.

Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized to prevent identification.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • 1. Right to Access (Article 15): You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • 2. Right to Rectification (Article 16): You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • 3. Right to Erasure / Right to be Forgotten (Article 17): You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • 4. Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18): You can request that we limit how we use your data.
  • 5. Right to Data Portability (Article 20): You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • 6. Right to Object (Article 21): You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing purposes.
  • 7. Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): You can withdraw consent for cookie-based tracking at any time through your browser settings.
  • 8. Right to Lodge a Complaint (Article 77): You can file a complaint with your national data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights?

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at:

Email: businessbuddykb@gmail.com

When submitting a request, please provide sufficient information to help us verify your identity and process your request efficiently.

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR. In complex cases, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days and will inform you of any delay.

Exercising your rights is free of charge unless your requests are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority, such as the ICO (UK), CNIL (France), or the authority in your EU member state.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration:

  • HTTPS/SSL encryption for secure data transmission
  • Regular security monitoring and updates
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Third-party processors are contractually obligated to maintain security standards

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Fieldbulls.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising purposes. For detailed information about the cookies we use, how to manage them, and how to withdraw consent, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Children’s Privacy

Fieldbulls.com is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Fieldbulls.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us for Data Protection Inquiries

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

This GDPR Policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting the privacy rights of EU visitors to Fieldbulls.com.

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