Privacy Policy
Welcome to Pearl Data Center Sourcing (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share when you visit our website or engage with our data centre brokerage and consulting services.
By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site and services.
1. Who We Are
Pearl Data Center Sourcing is part of the Pearl Lemon Group, a London-based international consulting organisation providing data centre sourcing, brokerage, and investment advisory services worldwide.
We help businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, and other global markets identify, compare, and secure colocation, connectivity, and infrastructure investments.
We act solely as an independent advisory and brokerage service, not as a data centre operator or reseller. Our mission is to deliver transparent, unbiased sourcing support to help organisations make informed commercial decisions.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at:
Pearl Data Center Sourcing
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2. Information We Collect
We collect and process information in order to operate efficiently, communicate effectively, and provide our services to clients.
The type of data we collect depends on your interaction with our website or our team.
A. Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with us directly (through forms, emails, calls, or meetings), we may collect:
- Full name and contact details (email, phone, job title)
- Company name, address, and business sector
- Details about your data centre or connectivity requirements
- Project-related information (technical, financial, or strategic details)
- Payment or billing information (where applicable)
- Communications and correspondence with our staff
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically gathered:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device, and operating system
- Date, time, and pages visited
- Referring URLs and site navigation behaviour
- Cookies and tracking technologies
We use this data for analytics, website performance improvement, and security monitoring.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive additional business information about you from:
- Trusted partners, data centre providers, or ISPs we collaborate with
- Publicly available business directories or professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn)
- Analytics and marketing tools used for lead generation or communication
3. How We Use Your Information
We only use your personal data for legitimate business purposes and to deliver the services you request.
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide quotes or consultations
- Analyse data centre, connectivity, or investment requirements
- Match clients with suitable facilities and vendors
- Prepare proposals, market comparisons, or ROI assessments
- Communicate updates, reports, or service information
- Manage client relationships, billing, and project documentation
- Maintain compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
- Improve our website and client experience
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Global Compliance)
If you are located in the UK, EU, or another jurisdiction governed by privacy legislation, we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our forms or subscriptions.
- Contractual necessity: When processing is required to perform a service agreement with you.
- Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for day-to-day business operations and communication.
- Legal obligation: When required by applicable law or regulatory authorities.
You may withdraw consent or object to certain uses of your data at any time (see Section 9 below).
5. How We Share Information
We treat your data with care and only share it where necessary and lawful.
We may share your data with:
- Service providers and business partners who help deliver our services (e.g., data centre operators, carriers, logistics or migration specialists).
- Professional advisors such as auditors, legal consultants, or accounting firms.
- Technology providers who support our website hosting, analytics, and communication tools.
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement where disclosure is required by law.
All third parties handling data on our behalf are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and data security.
6. International Data Transfers
As a global organisation, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside your own jurisdiction, including the United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, and the United States.
Whenever data is transferred internationally, we ensure adequate protection through measures such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission,
- UK data transfer mechanisms, or
- Equivalent safeguards required under applicable data protection laws.
You can request further details about cross-border safeguards by contacting us at
7. Data Security
We apply rigorous security practices to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Our measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Restricted staff access based on role necessity
- Regular system monitoring, security audits, and backups
- Compliance with ISO and GDPR-level data handling standards
While we take every reasonable precaution, no electronic system is completely risk-free. You share information with us at your discretion.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance performance, and gather anonymous analytics data.
Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse traffic and usage trends
- Secure our website from malicious activity
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact your browsing experience.
We also use third-party tools like Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insights to analyse visitor behaviour and marketing effectiveness.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the following rights over your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to fix inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: Request that we erase your personal information.
- Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing, such as marketing.
- Withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you can revoke it at any time.
To exercise your rights, please email
We will respond within the timeframes required under applicable data protection laws.
10. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as it’s necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Typical retention periods:
- Client project and contract data: up to 7 years (for audit and tax compliance)
- Inquiries and quote requests: up to 24 months
- Marketing and communications: until you opt out or withdraw consent
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
11. Marketing and Communications
We may occasionally send updates, industry insights, or service-related messages to clients and subscribers.
You will only receive marketing communications if:
- You have subscribed voluntarily, or
- You are an existing business contact and messages are relevant to your professional interests.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each message or by contacting us directly.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party providers, vendors, or industry resources.
Please note that we do not control these external websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before sharing personal data.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are directed toward business professionals and organisations.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years old. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our internal practices.
When we update it, we will:
- Revise the “Last Updated” date above, and
- Where appropriate, notify you by email or website announcement.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please reach out to us.
Contact Details:
Pearl Data Center Sourcing
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Mail:
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described.
17. Summary of Our Privacy Commitment
At Pearl Data Center Sourcing, privacy is more than compliance — it’s part of our client-first philosophy.
We handle all information with the same transparency and professionalism that define our data centre sourcing services.
Our guiding principles are simple:
- Independence: We never share or sell client data for profit.
- Transparency: Every data use is clear and purposeful.
- Accountability: We take full responsibility for safeguarding your trust.
If you have any concerns, questions, or requests about your personal information, please contact us directly at