Effective date of this privacy notice: October 1, 2020.
Malecow AS recognizes and respects the privacy rights of individuals with regards to their personal data. This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains what type of personal data we may collect from you and how we use it.
Your privacy is important to us, and we encourage you to read this policy carefully. If you have any questions concerning Malecow AS privacy practices or wish to access or correct personal data that Malecow AS has collected from you, please contact us as described in the “How to Contact Us” section below.
Who we are – applicability of this Privacy Notice
The Malecow AS enterprise (“Malecow AS”, “Malecow”, “we”, “us”, “our”) includes Malecow Media. For contact information related to your local affiliate, please refer to Malecow Media’s website at www.malecow.no
This Notice applies to Malecow Media’s websites, social media pages, (mobile) applications, surveys, support activities, as well as other Malecow Media services that display or refer to this Notice. Any person accessing, browsing or otherwise using these services, either manually or via an automated device or program, shall be considered a “User.”
All Users are bound to the terms of this Notice and to any specific terms of use associated with the applicable service. Your use of Malecow Media services means you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Notice.
Personal data we collect
Malecow Media collects personal data to operate effectively and provide you with the best experiences from our services. You may provide some of this data directly to Malecow Media through registrations, applications and surveys, and in connection with your inquiries. For example, you may choose to provide your name and contact information, or financial information in connection with a promotion or support program.
We also may receive data about you by tracking how you interact with our Services. For example, using technologies such as cookies. (see also section on “Web technologies”).
Malecow Media also obtains data from third parties (including other companies). For example, we may use such third-party data to confirm contact or financial information, or to better understand your interests by associating demographic information with other information you have provided.
Personal data we use
Malecow Media uses the personal data we collect for a number of basic purposes:
- For business operations such as marketing and sales, research and development, sponsorships and communications.
- For business administration such as finance and accounting and human resources activities.
- For business management such as internal audit, asset management, system and business controls.
- And as necessary to protect the safety and security of Malecow Media personnel and to comply with legal requirements and obligations.
Personal data we share
We share your personal data, with your consent or as necessary, to complete any transaction or provide any service that you have requested or authorized. We also share data with vendors working on our behalf; when required by law or to respond to legal process; to protect our customers; to maintain the security of our services; and to protect the rights or property of Malecow Media.
How do we protect personal data
We have implemented a variety of security technologies and organizational procedures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use and disclosure. For example, we store your personal data on computer systems that have various types of technical and physical access controls, such as encryption. Although Malecow Media has implemented commercially reasonable data security controls consistent with industry standards, Malecow Media cannot guarantee the security of your information. It is also important for you to remember to protect against unauthorized access to your password(s) and your computer, mobile devices, etc. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you might have with us has been compromised), please notify us immediately as described in the “How to Contact Us” section below.
Personal data we store and process
Malecow Media takes steps to process personal data according to the provisions of this Notice and the requirements of applicable law.
For business operations, administration and management, Malecow Media use cloud services from our suppliers. As a consequence your personal data may be stored and processed in any country where these services are hosted.
This Notice does not address, and Malecow Media is not responsible for the terms of use, information or privacy practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any site or service to which our service links. The inclusion of a link on the Malecow Media service does not imply our or our affiliates’ endorsement of the linked site or service.
Personal data retention period
Malecow Media will retain your personal data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your access and control of personal data
You have choices about the data we collect. When you are asked to share your personal data with Malecow Media, you may decline; however, your choice not to share your personal data with Malecow Media may mean you will not be able to use or (fully) benefit from our services, features or offerings.
Malecow Media respects your right to know and inquire about what personal data we have collected about you. In addition, you have the right to request correction or deletion of such personal data, as well as to request removal of your personal data held by third-parties with whom we conduct business. In addition, you may contact your jurisdiction’s legal authority overseeing implementation of data protection laws to file a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data.
Web, Cookies and similar technologies
Malecow Media uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies, directly or through third parties, to provide our services and help collect data. This data allows Malecow Media to, among other things, store your preferences and settings; enable you to sign-in to websites or applications; provide interest-based advertising; combat fraud; and analyze how our services are performing.
In addition, Malecow Media uses web analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics) to collect website analytics. The information generated about website usage (including your shortened IP address) is transmitted to these web analytics services. This information is used to evaluate visitors’ use of the domain, compile statistical reports on website activity, and provide other services related to the site and internet use activity.
Furthermore, we may partner with third-party service providers to serve ads regarding goods or services that may be of interest to you when you access and use our services and third party-sites. Some of the ads on our services or on third party sites may be personalized, meaning that they are intended to be relevant to you based on what we, or the online advertising network serving the ad, know about you or your computer’s browsing activity on both the service and third-party sites.
How to contact us
Malecow Media welcomes any questions or comments you may have regarding this Notice or its implementation. Any such questions or comments should be submitted using the contact information below. We will use reasonable efforts to resolve or address your concern. Please note that email communications are not always secure, so please do not include credit card information or other sensitive information in your emails to us.
Malecow AS
Råkilveien 1
1710 Sarpsborg
Norway
eMail: media@malecow.no