Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 31, 2025
Company: Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC
Contact Email: info@intermediadm.com
Address: The Offices 3, One Central, Dubai, UAE
1. Introduction
Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data.
Our website operates purely as an informational platform, featuring affiliate links and newsletter signup forms—we do not process payments or maintain user accounts.
This Policy complies with:
- U.S. federal laws (including COPPA, CAN-SPAM, and CalOPPA/CCPA),
- GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive for EU/EEA visitors, and
- California privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA).
Our lawful bases for processing EU personal data include consent (newsletter signup), legitimate interest (analytics and improvements), and legal obligations.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide
- Email address and optionally your name when subscribing to our newsletter.
- Any information you share through contact forms, inquiries, or communications.
2.2 Passive Data Collection
- Cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies (including affiliate tracking cookies).
- IP address, device type, browser, operating system, referral URL, and anonymized usage analytics (e.g., pages visited, session duration).
2.3 Affiliate / Analytics Data
- Click tracking to attribute affiliate commissions.
- Analytics identifiers for performance measurement and internal reporting.
3. How We Use Collected Data
- To send our newsletter and occasional promotional content (only with consent).
- To analyze site usage, improve content and user experience.
- To manage affiliate relationships and ensure proper attribution.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., COPPA requests, breach notifications).
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent: for newsletter delivery and optional marketing.
- Legitimate interest: for analytics, security monitoring, and affiliate tracking.
- Legal obligation: for compliance and legal responses.
5. Email & Newsletter Practices
- Opt-in/Opt-out: Subscription is voluntary; each email includes an unsubscribe link.
- Emails may include affiliate links, editorial insights, or sponsored content.
- We comply with CAN-SPAM: every message includes our contact info and clear unsubscribe instructions.
6. Cookies & Similar Technologies
6.1 Cookie Types
- Strictly necessary cookies: enable core functions (e.g., preferences, forms).
- Affiliate tracking cookies: for commission attribution; require consent under GDPR/ePrivacy.
- Analytics cookies: anonymous tracking of usage and performance.
6.2 Consent and Control
- Consent banner appears on first visit to collect explicit opt-in for non-essential cookies.
- Users may accept or reject categories (affiliate, analytics) and change preferences any time via a “Cookie Settings” link.
6.3 Third-Party Tracking
- We may embed social widgets or affiliate tools that set cookies or track behavior.
- We disclose these partners and require lawful processing by each.
7. Data Retention
- Newsletter data: retained until unsubscribed + up to 3 years for compliance.
- Analytics data: kept 12 months (anonymized afterward).
- Cookie consent: stored for 24 months or until withdrawn.
- Verified deletion requests are honored within 30 days.
8. Data Subject Rights (US + GDPR)
You may request:
- Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, and Objection.
- California residents: You have CCPA/CPRA rights to know, delete, and opt out of data sales.
- Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC treats affiliate click-sharing as a “sale” under CCPA and provides a “Do Not Sell My Personal Info” link.
Requests may be sent to info@intermediadm.com; responses within 30–45 days.
9. International Data Transfers
Data from the EU/UK may be transferred to servers in the United States with adequate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and similar mechanisms.
10. Security Measures
- TLS/SSL encryption in transit.
- Encryption at rest and access controls.
- Internal training and routine security audits.
- Breach response plan with 72-hour notification for qualifying incidents.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Our website does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, but users can manage preferences via the cookie banner and settings.
12. Children’s Privacy & COPPA
Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we delete it immediately. Users aged 13–17 must have parental consent before subscribing.
13. Third-Party Service Providers
We engage trusted partners for:
- Newsletter distribution (email service providers),
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization),
- Cookie consent management, and
- Affiliate tracking networks.
All partners must comply with relevant privacy laws and data processing agreements.
14. Affiliate Tracking
- We use cookies or click IDs to attribute affiliate referrals.
- Cookies typically expire after 24–90 days, depending on the program.
- We do not engage in cookie stuffing or deceptive tracking.
- Under GDPR, tracking requires user consent except for limited loyalty/cashback cases.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law or business practices.
Any significant changes will be notified via email or banner notice.
Continued use after updates signifies acceptance.
16. Contact and Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Contact: info@intermediadm.com
Mailing Address: Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC, The Offices 3, One Central, Dubai, UAE
17. Glossary of Terms
- Personal Data: any information relating to an identifiable individual.
- Consent: freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous agreement.
- Legitimate interest: lawful basis for necessary processing balanced against user rights.
- Processor/Controller: roles under GDPR defining data responsibility.
- Cookie Consent Banner: tool for collecting opt-in before non-essential cookies.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookie: cookie that records affiliate referrals or clicks.
18. Practical Examples
- Newsletter Signup: A visitor provides email consent and receives monthly updates; data retained 3 years post-unsubscribe.
- Affiliate Link Click: A user clicks a product link on Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC; a cookie is set after consent for commission tracking.
- Analytics Use: Anonymous session data is collected to analyze site performance; no personal identifiers are stored.