What personal data do we collect, store, and use?
Our website and social media accounts give you the opportunity to provide information directly to us. For example, you can fill out a contact form on the website https://apgmedia.lt/.
Information you provide directly to us includes:
- Email address
Information we receive indirectly includes:
- Data on how you use our websites. For example, we may collect the following information:
- Device information, such as IP address, operating system version, and settings of the device you use to access content/products.
- Login information, including session duration and timing, search queries you enter on our websites, and any information stored in cookies placed on your device (cookie policy provided below).
- Location data, such as GPS signals from your device or information about nearby WiFi access points and mobile towers that may be transmitted when using our content.
Information from third-party sources
We may receive information about you from public and commercial sources (to the extent permitted by applicable law) and combine it with other data we receive from or about you. We may also obtain information from third-party social networking services when you connect to them, for example, via your Facebook account.
Other information we collect
We may also collect information about you, your device, or how you use our content with your consent.
You may choose not to provide us with certain information (e.g., information needed for newsletters or marketing), but in such cases, we may not be able to offer you the latest deals or contact you promptly with the most suitable offer.
How do we use your information?
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
- For direct marketing purposes
- For other uses with your consent
Please note that you have the right to object or withdraw your consent at any time regarding the above-mentioned, asterisk-marked purposes.
Who do we share your information with?
We will disclose your information to the following entities:
- Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as banks/companies that help facilitate payment transactions. Their ability to use your information is limited—they may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to us;
- Other parties when required by law or necessary to protect the services we provide.
Instances when we may disclose your information to third parties:
- To comply with the law or respond to mandatory legal proceedings;
- To verify the legality of our actions;
- To protect APG MEDIA, our rights, property, or ensure safety;
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, we may disclose your information to the relevant third party;
- In other cases, with your consent or lawful request.
How long do we retain your personal data?
We will retain your personal data for marketing purposes for 3 years, after which we will renew consent requests.
How do we protect your information?
We have implemented reasonable physical and technical measures to protect the information we collect for content/service provision purposes. However, please remember that while we take appropriate steps to safeguard your information, no website, internet transaction, computer system, or wireless connection is entirely secure.
Your guaranteed rights
We guarantee the implementation of the following rights and will provide any related information upon your request:
- To be informed about the processing of your personal data;
- To access your personal data and understand how it is being processed;
- To request correction or deletion of your personal data or to stop data processing, excluding storage;
- To object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing;
- To request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten");
- To request data portability—that is, to receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format;
- To lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate.
We may restrict your ability to exercise the above rights when necessary by law to ensure the prevention, investigation, or detection of crimes or violations of service or professional ethics, or to protect the rights and freedoms of you or others.
Third-party websites, services, and products on our website
Our website(s) or social media pages may include links to third-party websites and services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of the information collected by third parties. Please be cautious and review the privacy policies applicable to any third-party websites or services you use.
Cookies, beacons, and similar technologies
Cookie Policy
In this Privacy Policy, the term "cookies" is used to describe cookies and similar technologies, such as pixel tags, web beacons, and clear GIFs.
Use of cookies
When visiting our website, we aim to offer content and features tailored to your needs. This requires cookies—small data elements stored in your browser. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor, remember your browsing history, and personalize content accordingly. Cookies also ensure smooth website functionality, track visit duration and frequency, and gather visitor statistics to help us improve the site.
Examples of cookie use:
- Recognizing how many unique users are browsing the site simultaneously helps ensure smooth performance;
- Analyzing user behavior helps us tailor functionality to your needs.
Types of cookies used on our website:
- Necessary cookies: Essential for the core functionality of our website. They allow you to navigate and access secure areas. Without these cookies, we cannot offer the services necessary for the site to function.
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the website, such as visited pages, time spent, and error messages. This helps us understand behavior and improve performance.
Data collected via cookies:
While administering websites and diagnosing server issues, we may use IP addresses—unique codes that identify computers in networks. IP addresses may be used to identify visitors and collect demographic information, as done by most website administrators.
We also use cookies to collect data on service usage. Types of cookies used on our site are described above.
How to manage and delete cookies
When using a browser to access our content, you can configure it to accept all cookies, reject them, or notify you when one is set. Each browser is different, so check your browser’s help menu if you're unsure how to change cookie settings. Your device’s OS may have additional cookie controls.
If you do not want cookies to collect information, use the opt-out option available in many browsers. For more info on managing cookies, visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/
Note: Some services may only work with cookies enabled. Disabling them might limit access to certain features or parts of the website.
Other cookie-related information
In addition to our cookies, certain third parties may be allowed to set and access cookies on your device via our website. The use of cookies in such cases is subject to the third parties' privacy policies.
Please note that our Facebook and other social media accounts are subject to Facebook's cookie policy.
Cookies used on our website:
Cookie NamePurposeDurationTypePHPSESSIDIdentifies user sessionUntil browser is closedNecessarycookieConsentStores cookie usage consent1 yearNecessarylanguageRemembers selected language1 yearNecessaryuser_logged_inDetects if the user is logged inUntil browser is closed or 1 dayNecessar
For any request regarding your personal data or related inquiries, please contact us at: aurimas@apgmedia.lt
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to partially or fully amend the privacy policy by posting an update on our website. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of these rules. Any disputes will be resolved through negotiation, and if that fails, in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania.
