Policy last updated: 25/03/2019.
Giacom World Networks Limited (Giacom) understands your concerns over the privacy of Personal Data you may submit through the use of this website or through any other form of contact with our organisation.
This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Data about you that we collect, use and otherwise process. It provides you with information about what types of information is collected, what tracking takes place, how we use the collected information and with whom we share the information.
The information we collect
Personal Data is anything which identifies you as an individual, either on its own or by reference to other information. We may collect the following Personal Data from you when you use our website or contact us:
Cookies
A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser.
We use "session" cookies on the website. Session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser.
We will use the session cookies to: keep track of you whilst you navigate the website; prevent fraud and increase website security.
We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users' computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
Most browsers allow you to reject all cookies, whilst some browsers allow you to reject just third party cookies. For example, in Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking "Tools", "Internet Options", "Privacy", and selecting "Block all cookies" using the sliding selector. Blocking all cookies will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
Legal Basis for using Personal Data
Giacom will only process Personal Data where we have a legal basis to do so. The legal basis will depend upon the reason we collected and the needs to use the Personal Data. Under UK and EU data protection legislation in almost all cases the legal basis will be because:
If processing of your Personal Data is subject to any other laws then the basis of processing your data may be different to that set out above and may in those circumstances be based on your consent in all cases.
How we use the Personal Data we collect
Personal Data submitted to us will be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy.
Giacom will use Personal Data to fulfil our contractual obligations under the Reseller Agreement or Customer Agreement and associated Service Specific Terms (SSTs). For example, we will process Personal Data such as, name, address, email address, payment details for the purpose of:
As a provider of cloud services, via the Giacom Cloud Market, we have a legitimate interest to process Personal Data to improve the services we offer and carry out our business. For example, we will process Personal Data such as, name, address, email address, IP address, browsing history, page visits, length of visit for the purpose of:
There are instances Giacom is subject to a legal obligation and processes Personal Data to comply with those obligations. For example, we will process Personal Data such as, name, address, for the purpose of:
Alternatively, Giacom may collect and use Personal Data that you have consented to be processed for a specific purpose. For example, we will process Personal Data such as, name, address, for the purpose of:
If you opted to receive any communications from us, but subsequently change your mind, you may opt-out at any time via cloudmarket.com/opt-out or by writing to the Head of Compliance, Giacom World Networks Limited, Bridge Haven One, Saxon Way, Hessle, HU13 9PG or by using the email address HeadofCompliance@giacom.com.
While we will restrict the processing of your Personal Data in line with your request, we may add your Personal Data (name and address) to a ‘suppression list’ to ensure we do not send any communications in the future.
How long will we keep Personal Data
Giacom will keep your Personal Data only for a long as we need it for the purpose it is being processed for. For example, if you subscribe for services through the Giacom Cloud Market we will keep your Personal Data as long as you are an active subscriber to that service, and after that for a period which enables us to handle or respond to any complaints, queries or concerns relating to the service. We will also keep Personal Data as required to comply with any legal obligation.
We will actively review the Personal Data we hold and delete it securely, or in some cases anonymise it, when there is no legal, business or customer need to retain it.
Disclosures
We may disclose information about you to other organisations who provide specific business services to us.
Such organisations (listed below) are required to handle your Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws related to privacy and data protection. The processing of any Personal Data by the organisations will be explicitly defined within contractual terms.
Giacom Cloud Market Service providers – organisations who require your Personal Data in order to deliver the services to which you subscribe though the Giacom Cloud Market.
Direct Marketing companies - contracted to produce and distribute direct marketing material for which you have ‘opted-in’.
Financial Services organisations - used to support the financial processes that we perform. For example, these include credit checks against prospective customers, to ensure we are not exposed to unnecessary financial risk, and BACS to facilitate those customers paying via Direct Debit.
Payment Gateways – used to facilitate the payment for services. The organisation will only have access to the Personal Data you provide directly to them when you make a credit card payment. We will not collect or store credit card details.
Business Bureaus – used to check the accuracy of the Personal Data (name, address and contact details) for potential customers who have consented to us holding their Personal Data.
Recruitment Websites - used to facilitate the recruitment of new employees. The organisation will only have access to the Personal Data you provide directly to them when you complete their on-line forms. The organisation is a data controller for this Personal Data.
General Service providers – who provide specific, ad-hoc services to us. For example, Courier services, Hospitality services to help promote Giacom events.
Cloud Service Providers - who host bespoke business applications that allow us to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our general business activities.
Auditors – used to validate our compliance with the Vendor’s contractual Terms and Conditions. For example, Personal Data (email address) may be used to confirm our licence management procedures are correct.
Transaction Manager / Prospective Purchasers – Personal Data may be used to validate the business performance, customer volumes declared by us as part of a sale, purchase or merger.
Other persons or organisations permitted or required by applicable law or regulation.
Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not disclose Personal Data to any other category of organisation.
We also utilise Co-locators – who host components of our physical infrastructure within their own datacentre, but who do not have any access to the Personal Data held by Giacom.
International data transfer
Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Information which you provide may be transferred to countries which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the European Economic Area.
We will only transfer Personal Data when satisfactory safeguards are in place.
Your rights
You have the right to:
Children
We will never knowingly collect Personal Information from minors (children under 16 years of age, or any other age defined under applicable law). If we become aware that a minor is attempting to or has submitted Personal Information via this Site, we will notify the user that we will not accept his or her Personal Information. We will then remove any such Personal Information from our records.
Updating information
Please let us know if the Personal Data which we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated. Failure to inform us of a change to your Personal Data may result in the suspension, or withdrawal, of your subscribed services.
Third party websites
The website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites. We recommend that you make yourself familiar with the privacy policy for any third-party website you visit.
Questions about this Privacy Policy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your Personal Data, please contact us by writing to the Head of Compliance, Giacom World Networks Ltd, Bridge Haven One, Saxon Way, Priory Park, Hessle, HU13 9PG or by using the email address HeadofCompliance@giacom.com or call us on 0333 332 6493.
In the unlikely event that you have a complaint about our treatment of your Personal Data, it will be dealt with in accordance with our complaints handling procedure. You should contact the Head of Compliance, who will respond to you within 28 days.
If you are dissatisfied with this response you may request that your complaint be escalated, in which case it will be escalated to a member of the Giacom Executive Team who will review your complaint and the initial response and provide a further response within 28 days of your request to escalate the matter.
You may also raise a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Please see https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/raising-concerns for more information.
Whilst this privacy policy sets out a general summary of your legal rights in respect of your Personal Data, this is a complex area of law and this privacy policy is not intended to represent legal advice. More information about your rights in respect of your Personal Data can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public
Data controller
The data controller responsible in respect of the information collected on this website is Giacom World Networks Ltd, Bridge Haven One, Saxon Way, Priory Park, Hessle, HU13 9PG
Policy amendments
We may update this privacy policy from time-to-time by posting a new version on our website. We recommend that you check this page regularly. Continued use of this website will indicate your acceptance of any changes.
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