Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
100 Inspiring Leaders ("we", "our", "us") operates the website at 100inspiringleaders.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our Platform.
2. Data We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, job title, and company name (via nomination or contact forms)
- LinkedIn profile URL and professional biography
- Headshot photographs and other media files submitted for publication
- Leadership philosophy statements and editorial questionnaire responses
- Newsletter subscription email addresses
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time on site, and referral source via analytics tools
- Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Used |
|---|---|---|
| Processing nominations and editorial review | Legitimate interest / Contract | Name, email, professional details |
| Publishing approved leader profiles | Consent / Contract | Name, photo, biography, company |
| Sending newsletter communications | Consent | Email address |
| Improving our website and content | Legitimate interest | Analytics data, cookies |
| Responding to inquiries | Legitimate interest | Name, email, message content |
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our Platform (email providers, hosting services, analytics platforms) under strict data processing agreements
- Editorial partners for the purpose of publication and distribution of approved leader profiles, with your prior consent
- Legal authorities when required by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. Please review our Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Nomination data: Retained for 24 months from submission date, or for the duration of your published profile
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months
- Published profiles: Retained indefinitely as part of our editorial archive, unless you request removal
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to object — object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Right to portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@100inspiringleaders.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact our data team at: