Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2025
Last Updated: May 28, 2025

1. Introduction
Top10HRVoices.com and its associated subsites (such as cyprus.top10hrvoices.com) are owned and curated by a group of HR professionals committed to celebrating transformative HR leadership across regions.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our platform, whether by browsing the site, submitting editorial content, or contacting us via email.We take your privacy seriously and are committed to handling your data transparently and in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
_2. Who We Are
This platform is operated by Top10HRVoices, an editorial initiative curated by independent HR professionals and not currently a registered legal entity.You can reach our editorial team at:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Based in Limassol, Cyprus
🌍 Website: https://top10hrvoices.com_3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:Direct Submissions: When you submit editorial content, we may collect:
Your full name
Your professional title
Your organization (if included)
Your preferred contact information (email, LinkedIn, or social handle)
A photograph (headshot)
A short quote (max. 60 characters)
Your article or written contribution
Email Communications: If you contact us, we will retain the correspondence, including:
Your email address
The message content
Any attached files
Web Interactions (Cookies and Analytics – coming soon):
We may use cookies and analytics in the future to track visitor behavior in aggregate form. No personally identifiable information is collected via cookies at this time._4. How We Use Your Data
We process your data exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:
To evaluate and publish your submitted content
To curate weekly editorial features
To include your information on our platform if you are selected
To communicate with you regarding your submission, inclusion, or nomination
To archive past features and maintain a record of contributors
To notify you of future awards, nomination rounds, or editorial opportunities
To respond to legal or regulatory obligations if required by law
We do not use your data for:Automated decision-making
Targeted advertising
Sharing with third parties outside of editorial functions_5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:Consent: You consent to our use of your personal information when you submit content or contact us.
Legitimate Interest: We maintain a professional editorial archive and communication system to recognize HR professionals and build community._6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Your data may be shared only in the following situations:Internally with members of the editorial team for curation and publication purposes
With technical vendors (email service providers, site hosts) under strict data protection clauses
Publicly on the Top10HRVoices platform and associated newsletters, but only with your explicit submission
We do not sell, rent, or commercially share your data._7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to:
Maintain the integrity of our editorial archive
Allow future re-features or follow-up awards nominations
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., defamation, copyright challenges)
If you wish to withdraw consent or request deletion of your content or data, you can email: [email protected]_8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request erasure (“the right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (Cyprus)
All requests will be handled within 30 days._9. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your data. This includes:
Secure password management
SSL-encrypted email hosting (Zoho Mail)
Controlled access to submission files
Daily malware scans on hosting platforms_10. Children’s Privacy
This platform is intended for professionals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or publish any content or personal data from individuals under 18 years of age._11. International Transfers
Our hosting and email infrastructure are based within the EU and GDPR-compliant environments. We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area._12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect platform changes or legal updates.All changes will be dated and versioned
Users will be notified via newsletter or post if changes significantly affect data rights_13. Contact Information
For questions, deletion requests, or clarification:
Editorial Team
📧 [email protected]
🌍 https://top10hrvoices.com