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Elevating data protection to new heights - How we responsibly handle your information while delivering exceptional marketing services

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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1. Introduction

BergMedia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to elevating data protection standards while delivering strategic marketing and creative solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in connection with our marketing services, creative projects, and business operations.

As a strategic marketing agency, we handle various types of data responsibly and in compliance with all applicable data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant legislation.

Elevated Privacy Standards: We apply the same strategic thinking and excellence to data protection that we apply to our marketing services. Your information is handled with transparency, security, and respect for your privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

Client & Business Information

When you engage with our marketing services, we collect:

  • Business contact information (name, email, phone, company details)
  • Marketing objectives, brand positioning, and creative briefs
  • Business industry, target audience, and market information
  • Creative assets, brand materials, and content
  • Campaign performance data and marketing metrics

Marketing & Creative Data

For strategic marketing purposes, we analyze:

Data Category Examples Marketing Purpose
Brand Strategy Data Brand positioning, market analysis, competitive intelligence Strategic brand development and positioning
Creative Assets Design files, photography, video content, copywriting Creative execution and campaign development
Campaign Performance Engagement metrics, conversion rates, ROI analysis Campaign optimization and performance measurement
Audience Insights Demographic data, behavioral patterns, preferences Target audience analysis and personalization

Automated Collection

Through our digital platforms and tools, we automatically collect:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device specifications
  • Usage Analytics: Website visits, engagement metrics, interaction data
  • Referral Data: Traffic sources, campaign tracking, UTM parameters
  • Creative Analytics: Design engagement, content performance

3. Marketing Analytics & Data Processing

Analytics Tools We Use

To deliver strategic marketing and creative services, we utilize various analytics tools:

Brand Analytics
Tools for brand perception analysis, sentiment tracking, and market positioning measurement
Creative Analytics
Platforms for measuring design engagement, content performance, and creative impact
Campaign Analytics
Systems for tracking marketing campaign performance, ROI, and effectiveness
Digital Analytics
Tools for website analytics, user behavior tracking, and digital performance measurement

Strategic Data Processing

We process data specifically for strategic marketing purposes:

  • Brand Development: Analyzing market positioning and brand perception
  • Creative Optimization: Measuring creative impact and engagement
  • Campaign Analysis: Evaluating marketing campaign performance
  • Audience Understanding: Developing audience insights and segmentation
  • Strategic Planning: Informing marketing strategy and decision-making
Ethical Data Practices: We follow ethical data practices, ensuring all data processing is purposeful, transparent, and compliant with privacy regulations. We implement data minimization and anonymization where appropriate.

4. How We Use Your Information

Marketing & Creative Service Delivery

  • Developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns
  • Creating brand strategies and positioning frameworks
  • Designing creative assets and marketing materials
  • Producing content and multimedia materials
  • Managing public relations and brand communications

Business Operations

  • Client relationship management and service delivery
  • Business development and service enhancement
  • Financial management, billing, and invoicing
  • Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Security monitoring and fraud prevention

Strategic Analysis & Insights

  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Brand perception and sentiment analysis
  • Campaign performance and ROI measurement
  • Creative effectiveness and engagement analysis
  • Strategic planning and business intelligence

Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

  1. Contractual Necessity: To provide agreed-upon marketing and creative services
  2. Legitimate Interests: For business improvement and service optimization
  3. Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  4. Consent: Where required by law and explicitly provided

5. Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

We implement elevated security measures to protect your data:

  • Advanced Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
  • Security Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
  • Employee Training: Regular security awareness and data protection training
  • Secure Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade hosting and data storage

Data Retention

We retain data strategically and only as long as necessary:

Data Type Retention Period Purpose
Client Contracts 7 years after contract termination Legal, financial, and business records
Creative Assets 5 years after project completion Portfolio, reference, and revision purposes
Marketing Communications Until consent is withdrawn or purpose fulfilled Marketing and client relationship management
Analytics Data 26 months (industry standard) Trend analysis and performance optimization

Third-Party Sharing

We may share data with trusted third parties for specific purposes:

  • Creative Partners: Designers, photographers, videographers
  • Marketing Platforms: Advertising platforms, analytics tools
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal proceedings
  • Business Successors: In case of merger, acquisition, or business transfer
Strategic Sharing: We never sell your personal data. All third-party sharing is conducted with appropriate data protection agreements and security measures in place.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data that we hold
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data under certain conditions
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another organization
Right to Object
Object to our processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where applicable
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Creative & Marketing Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies for marketing and creative purposes:

  • Website Analytics: Understanding user behavior and site performance
  • Creative Engagement: Measuring design and content engagement
  • Campaign Tracking: Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Personalization: Customizing user experience and content

Types of Cookies Used

Cookie Category Purpose Examples
Essential Cookies Necessary for website functionality and security Session management, authentication, security features
Analytics Cookies Help us understand website and creative performance Google Analytics, Hotjar, Adobe Analytics
Marketing Cookies Track advertising and campaign effectiveness Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences Language, display, creative preferences

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through various methods:

  • Browser settings for cookie management and control
  • Our website's cookie consent management platform
  • Third-party browser extensions for enhanced privacy
  • Platform-specific opt-out mechanisms for advertising cookies
Transparent Consent: We provide clear cookie consent options and respect your preferences. Some cookies are essential for providing our services, while others enhance your experience and creative engagement.

Contact Our Data Protection Team

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights:

Data Protection Officer

Lemor Vantib

Creative Director & Data Protection Lead

Office Address

Pääsusaba tn 6
Tallinn 11913, Estonia

Phone Number

+372 502 8157

Email Address

privacy@bergmedia.com

We respond to privacy inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications to active clients
  • Posting announcements on our client dashboard
  • Updating our service agreements where applicable

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information and maintain compliance with evolving data protection regulations and industry best practices.