Last updated: 2024-10-21
Who We Are
This Privacy Policy explains how ArosMedia (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data on this website and related digital platforms.
If this policy is used on another site, “we” refers to the operator of that specific website.
Introduction
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have as a visitor.
Data We Collect
When you contact us through a form or inquiry, we may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Company name (if provided)
- Any message or information you include in your inquiry
We may also collect limited technical data (such as your IP address) through analytics or security tools.
How We Collect Data
We collect information directly through:
- Contact or inquiry forms on the website
We may also collect non-personal data automatically using cookies or analytics tools (see section 7).
Purpose and Legal Basis
We use your information solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry or request
- Communicate regarding potential transactions or services
Our lawful basis for processing this data is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR — processing necessary to respond to your request or take pre-contractual steps.
Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may use third-party service providers who process limited data on our behalf, such as:
- Hosting provider (to operate the website)
- Google Analytics (for anonymous visitor statistics)
- Google reCAPTCHA (for spam and security protection)
These providers may process data outside the EU, but appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used to ensure GDPR compliance.
Cookies and Analytics
We use:
- Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site
- Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and automated abuse
These tools may use cookies and collect limited technical data such as your IP address. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We do not store contact form submissions on our server. Messages are sent to us by email and retained only as long as necessary to respond or maintain correspondence.
Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent (if applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using our contact form.
Additional Rights for U.S. Residents
Residents of certain U.S. states (including California, Colorado, and Virginia) may have additional privacy rights under local laws such as the CCPA and CPRA.
We do not sell or share personal information for marketing or commercial purposes.
U.S. residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
To make a request, please contact us using our contact form.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of last update noted above.