WE CONSIDER IT OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY
PRIVACY POLICY
Thank you for the trust you place in us. Agrimed Limited has developed this privacy notice because it wants you to feel confident about the privacy and security of your personal information. Please read it carefully so that you are aware of how and why Agrimed Limited is using such information and what your rights are under the data protection legislation.
This privacy notice has been drafted in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”).
These guidelines serve as the basis for our registered users and visitors and have been developed with the recognition that internet technologies are rapidly evolving and that underlying business models are still not established. Accordingly, guidelines are subject to change.
Agrimed Limited assumes responsibility to protect your privacy. On this page we detail which personal data we collect when you visit our website, why we collect this data and how we use this information to improve your user experience. In this way you can understand exactly how we work.
This privacy policy applies in all instances when Agrimed Limited acts as a controller of personal data relating users of www.agrimedmalta.com.
You should be aware that agrimedmalta.com is not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites and sources. By using this website you are agreeing to our privacy policy.
agrimedmalta.com respects the privacy of all its users and takes care that all provided personal information is treated confidentially.
Information Gathered
When you sign up for one of our services we request your business (and personal) information. This data is used to execute the services we provide. The personal data is saved on the secured servers of our webhost and third parties which are needed in order to provide this service, such as delivery companies or suppliers. We will not combine this information with other personal data that we may have.
During the registration process, prior to activating your account, you are required to supply a unique email address and some demographic information (full name is required). On occasion, we also collect additional personal information from subscribers in connection with optional contests, surveys, or special offers.
When you send us an email or other message it is possible that we save these messages. We may ask you for personal information pertinent to the situation in question. This allows us to process and answer your requests. The data is stored on the secure servers of our IT provider. We will not combine this information with other personal data that we may have.
IP Addresses
We also log IP addresses, or the location of your computer on the internet, for systems administration and troubleshooting purposes. We do not use IP address logs to track your session or your behavior on our site
Cookies
This website uses “cookies” (text files which are saved to your hard drive). These cookies are necessary for functions such as logging in to the website. Cookies are also placed by the third party “Google Analytics”.
We use this service to keep track of and receive reports about how users navigate the website. In this way we can improve our website and service in the interest of our customers.
The cookies and subsequent information generated by Google Analytics concerning your use of the website, is stored on the secured servers of the third party “Google”.
Read more about our Cookie policy.
Purposes
We only collect and use your information for the purposes described in this privacy policy, unless we have received your consent beforehand.
Email
We use email links located in our “Contact us” page to allow you to contact us directly with any questions or comments you may have. We will use your email address to respond directly to these questions or comments.
Information Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect the information we collect online.
Requirements for Processing
Agrimed Limited will ensure that:
– Personal data is processed fairly and lawfully.
– Personal data is always processed in accordance with good practice.
– Personal data is only collected for specific, explicitly stated and legitimate purposes.
– Personal data is not processed for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which the information is collected. The processing of personal data for historical, statistical or scientific purposes shall not be regarded as incompatible with the purposes for which the information was collected.
– Personal data that is processed is adequate and relevant to the purposes of the processing.
– No more personal data is processed than what is necessary for the purposes of the processing.
– Personal data that is processed is correct and up to date. All reasonable measures are taken to complete, correct, block or erase incomplete or incorrect data.
– Personal data is not kept for a period longer than is necessary.
– Personal data is not lost.
We will only process personal data if the consent of the data subject is given unless the law requires otherwise. Explicit consent must be given in order for us to process sensitive personal data.
As a safeguard to your personal data, we do not sell any personal data without the explicit written permission of the data subject being the person to whom the data relates.
Disclaimer: Agrimed Limited, our partners and sponsors shall not be held liable for any data errors in transmission not occasioned by itself, or for any unauthorized acts of third parties.
Your rights
For as long as Agrimed Limited retains your personal data, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data including:
i. Right of access – you have the right to ascertain the personal data Agrimed Limited holds about you and to receive a copy of such personal data;
ii. Right to complain – you have the right to lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data with the supervisory authority for data protection matters.
iii. Right to Erasure – in certain circumstances you may request that Agrimed Limited deletes the personal data that Agrimed Limited hold about you;
iv. Right to Object – you have a right to object and request that Agrimed Limtied ceases the processing of your personal data where Agrimed Limited relies on its, or a third party’s legitimate interest for processing your personal data;
v. Right to Portability – you may request that Agrimed Limited provides you with certain personal data which you have provided to Agrimed Limited in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that Agrimed Limited transmits such personal data to a third party controller indicated by you;
vi. Right to Rectification – you have the right to update or correct any inaccurate personal data which Agrimed Limited holds about you;
vii. Right to Restriction – you have the right to request that Agrimed Limited stops using your personal data in certain circumstances, including if you believe that Agrimed Limited is unlawfully processing your personal data or the personal data that Agrimed Limited holds about you is inaccurate;
viii. Right to withdraw your consent – where Agrimed Limited’s processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent. Withdrawal of your consent shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on your consent prior to the withdrawal of your consent; and
ix. Right to be informed of the source – where the personal data Agrimed Limited holds about you was not provided to Agrimed Limited directly by you, you may also have the right to be informed of the source from which your personal data originates.
Please note that in terms of the applicable laws, your rights in relation to your personal data are not absolute. You may exercise the rights indicated in this section by contacting Agrimed Limited. Given that the legal basis for Agrimed Limited’s processing of your personal information is consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time by sending an e-mail to info@agrimedltd.com. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal. If you consider that Agrimed Limited’s processing of your personal information infringes data protection laws, you have a legal right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection. In Malta the supervisory authority is the Information and Data Protection Commissioner; link: https://idpc.org.mt/en/Pages/contact/complaints.aspx
Third parties
Personal or order information is not shared with third parties with the exception of parties necessary to provide our services, such as payment providers, supplies and delivery company.
Visitor information is not shared with third parties with the exception of the web services we use for our webshop. This includes Google Analytics and the website Chat function. This information will only be used for the purpose of the application in question and will not be shared with other parties.
In certain situations the information can be shared internally. Our employees are required to treat your information confidentially.
Marketing
Marketing will be carried out through the circulation of e-mails. You may withdraw consent to the processing of personal data for marketing purposes at any time by sending us an e-mail on: info@agrimedld.com.
Corrections and Cancellations
Upon request, we will:
1) Remove you and your personal information from our database thereby cancelling your registration;
2) Correct any personal information that you state is erroneous.
Changes
Agrimed Limited can make changes to this privacy notice from time to time. Agrimed Limited will identify the changes on this page. In circumstances where a change will materially change the way in which Agrimed Limited collects or uses your personal information or data, Agrimed Limited will send a notice of this change to you and you shall have a right to object to any such update and/or amendment or withdraw your consent.
Modifying/unsubscribing newsletter service
At the bottom of every email you will find the option to modify your information and to unsubscribe from the mailing list.
If you would like to modify your information or remove yourself from our files you can contact us on info@agrimedltd.com.
The controller’s details
Agrimed Limited is incorporated in Malta and its registered office is in Triq l-Imdina, Zebbug. You may contact Agrimed Limited:
i) by post to the postal address above;
ii) using agrimedmalta.com website contact forms;
iii) by e-mail on info@agrimedltd.com.
Questions and feedback
We regularly review whether we are conforming to this privacy policy. If you have questions about this privacy policy you can contact us at: info@agrimedltd.com
Cookies policy
agrimedmalta.com uses cookies created by the site and by third parties in order to provide an optimal user experience.
Our own cookies are necessary for the general functioning of the website and for additional services.
We also use third party cookies from Google Analytics to determine where the interests of our visitors lie.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are created by a website and sent to the browser of the user. The browser saves this text file on your computer so that the saved information can be used by your browser during your next visit. These cookies do not harm your computer.
1. Cookies from agrimedmalta.com
1.1 Technical cookies (necessary cookies)
Technical cookies are cookies that are necessary for the functioning of the webshop, to make an account, to log in, and to detect fraudulent activity on your account.
1.2 Functional cookies
Functional cookies are created in order to keep track of your specified preferences. We place a Cookie Control cookie in order to check if you allow us to save cookies on your computer.
2. Third party cookies on agrimedmalta.com
Google Analytics (tracking cookies)
Google places cookies through our website as part of the “Analytics” service. We use this service to keep track of how visitors use the website and to receive reports about how our website is used. Google can provide this information to third parties if they are legally required to do so, or if third parties need to process the information on behalf of Google. We have no influence on this. We do not permit Google to use the acquired Analytics information for other Google services.
The information collected by Google is, so far as possible, anonymised. IP addresses are purposely not shared. The gathered information is saved on secured servers belonging to Google, located in the United States. Google adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles and is registered with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Safe Harbor Program. This means that personal data and the processing thereof is protected according to appropriate standards.
3. Enabling, disabling and deleting cookies
In order to make optimal use of our website we discourage disabling cookies. If you wish to manage your cookies or change your settings you can do this through your browser settings. The ‘Help’ feature on your browser (for example Safari, Firefox, Mozilla, Edge, Explorer or Chrome) will tell you how to enable, disable or delete cookies. You can also choose to activate the ‘do not track’ function.
Consequences of blocking certain cookies:
If you choose to block (certain) cookies, you may not be able to make use of certain features and services of our website. This includes logging in and paying (when this feature is available).
Compliance with legal process
1. We may disclose personal information if we are required and permitted to do so by law, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, or we in good faith believe that such action is necessary to (1) comply with the law or with legal process; (2) protect and defend our rights and property; (3) protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our website and content; or (4) protect the personal safety or property of our users or the public (among other things, this means that if you provide false information or attempt to pose as someone else, information about you may be disclosed as part of any investigation into your actions).
2. Data may be disclosed in relation to the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences, or of breaches of ethics for regulated professions through abusing the functions of the website in which illegal acts are performed, including, but not limited to threats which give rise to a criminal offence and other offences which give rise to criminal liability.
3. Personal data may also be processed without the data subject’s consent if:
The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract;
Processing is necessary for the performance of an activity that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller or in a third party to whom the data is disclosed;
Processing is necessary for a purpose that concerns a legitimate interest of the controller or of such a third party to whom personal data is provided, except where such interest is overridden by the interest to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject and in particular the right to privacy.