At Higher, we prioritize the protection of personal data, and it is evident that we value your privacy. This privacy policy aims to explain and clarify how we, as the data controller, handle the personal data of our visitors and customers in accordance with (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This policy applies in situations where Higher processes personal information collected from higher.nu. By using our website, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy.
What are personal data?
Personal data refers to information about an identified or identifiable individual. An identifiable individual is someone who can be directly or indirectly identified, such as through a name, identification number, location data, IP address, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of the individual.
Categories of personal data we collect
The personal information you provide is data actively provided by you through various types of forms.
We collect information on how visitors use the website and how users experience the information, including their IP address, browser settings, and how their operating system interacts with the pages. This information is processed based on a legitimate interest and is used to develop the website's features and content.
Purpose of processing personal data
The information we collect from you may be used for one or more of the following purposes: Your information helps us better meet your individual needs.
If you have enabled cookies in your browser, this information can be used to provide a personalized user experience. We constantly strive to improve the website's offerings based on your data and feedback.
Recipients of the personal data
We only use your personal information when you show interest in our services. Access to your personal information is granted to the extent necessary for the purposes stated in this privacy policy.
We have agreements with third-party service providers to help us gain a better understanding of website visitors. These service providers are not allowed to use the information they collect on our behalf for any purpose other than helping us operate and improve our business.
If your personal data will be disclosed to recipients other than those specified in this privacy policy, you will be informed when we collect your personal data and obtain your consent.
Retention period of your personal information
We only retain your personal data for as long as it is relevant to the purpose for which it was originally collected. At most, we retain your personal data for twenty-four months.
Your personal rights
You have the right to request a report on the personal information we have about you by requesting a so-called registry extract. This can be done free of charge once a year. You also have the right to request the correction of inaccurate information about you and the ability to request the deletion of your personal information. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data and to prohibit the use of your personal information for direct marketing.
You also have the right to lodge any complaints regarding the processing of your personal data with the national supervisory authority.
Links to third parties
We may publish links from third parties on our website. These third-party websites have their own independent privacy policies. Therefore, we take no responsibility for the content and activities on these linked websites.
Changes to this privacy policy
Higher reserves the right to update or change this policy at any time, and you should regularly visit this website to obtain the latest version.
Last updated: 2020-03-27
How to contact us?
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, our processing of personal data, or wish to contact us regarding your personal data, please reach out to Next u Systems AB, the data controller, at dpo@nextu.se.
